David Suchet

David Suchet is the consummate Hercule Poirot. He plays his so well that you cannot imagine anyone else doing a better job. I've seen Peter Ustinov and Albert Finney do the part before, but neither comes up to Suchet's standard.



But not only does Suchet play Poirot well, he surprises you (pleasantly) when he turns up in a very different role in "A Perfect Murder", starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Michael Douglas. At first you can't believe it's the same actor, because he plays the part too to perfection. Suchet will probaly go to his grave know as Poirot. But what a legacy he has left behind. Hopefully, Suchet will get his will and star in the entire Poirot canon, before he retires in 2011.

David Suchet is a very talented man and he fits into the role of Agatha Christie's Poirot perfectly. He is such a superb actor! He has already played the role of Poirot in over 50 shows and looks just as good, with his posh moustache! His last show on itv1 when I am writing this was at the beginning of April: Taken at the Flood, and I like it just as much, if not more than the first ever Poirot 'The Adventure of the Clapham Cook.' I enjoy it more, probably because in over 15 years the technology for filming has improved. If Poirot is on TV, you must really try and watch it, because I am sure you'll be hooked!

David Suchet has had great performances on movies like "Executive Decision" for example. The man is a fabulous villain which makes his work as the sensitive, somewhat eccentric Poirot even more worthy of note. Just like Jeremy Brett created the definite Sherlock Holmes Suchet has taken Poirot the wonderful character by Agatha Christie and turned it his own on screen. No one can ever match his portrayal of the little Belgium detective. The mannerisms, the class, the authenticity can never be equalled. Agatha Christie's words are brought alive on screen by a truly magnificent actor in an unforgettable way. Suchet is up there with the greatest indeed.