Jonny Lee Miller's Role in Elementary
Jonny Lee Miller starred as Sherlock Holmes in the CBS series Elementary, which ran from 2012 to 2019. The show placed a modern-day Holmes in New York City, with Lucy Liu as Joan Watson. Miller's portrayal was central to the series' long-running format and international distribution. Forbes covered the series finale and its viewership trajectory.
Elementary was produced by CBS Television Studios and aired on the CBS broadcast network in the United States. The series was also distributed internationally through CBS Studios International. It was part of a broader trend of Sherlock Holmes adaptations in premium and broadcast television during the 2010s.
Earnings and Industry Context
While CBS did not publicly disclose Jonny Lee Miller's per-episode salary for Elementary, broadcast network drama leads in that era typically earned in the range of several hundred thousand dollars per episode. Total compensation often included backend participation and backend profit participation for hit shows. Forbes published annual breakdowns of TV salaries that contextualize broadcast lead earnings.
Elementary was produced under standard studio-to-network distribution models common at CBS. The show's economics reflected the broader broadcast television landscape, where licensing fees and international sales are key revenue drivers. SEC filings from CBS Corporation detail segment reporting and revenue structures for television networks.
Post-Elementary Career and Public Data
After Elementary ended in 2019, Jonny Lee Miller continued acting in film and television. Public databases and industry tracking services list his ongoing projects in development and production. IMDb provides a current filmography and credits listing for Jonny Lee Miller.
The entertainment industry continues to track actor earnings, project greenlights, and distribution deals through public filings and trade reporting. For current data on Jonny Lee Miller's projects, trade outlets and studio investor materials remain primary sources. BusinessWire publishes studio and entertainment company press releases with project updates.
