Benedict Cumberbatch

Date of Birth: July 19, 1976

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch is a highly acclaimed British actor known for his versatile performances across stage, television, and film. Born on July 19, 1976, in London, England, Cumberbatch was raised in a family deeply rooted in the arts. His parents, Timothy Carlton and Wanda Ventham, were both actors, which influenced his early interest in the performing arts. Cumberbatch was educated at Brambletye School in West Sussex and Harrow School, where he was a member of The Rattigan Society, Harrow’s principal club for the dramatic arts. He went on to study drama at the University of Manchester and continued his training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), where he graduated with an MA in Classical Acting. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in the BBC series “Sherlock,” which aired from 2010 to 2017. His performance earned him critical acclaim and several awards, including an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie. Cumberbatch’s film career includes roles in “Atonement” (2007), “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” (2011), “Star Trek Into Darkness” (2013), and “The Imitation Game” (2014), where he played Alan Turing, earning him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. He is also known for his role as Doctor Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with “Doctor Strange” (2016). In addition to his screen work, Cumberbatch has a strong presence in theater. He has performed in numerous stage productions, including the title role in “Hamlet” at the Barbican Theatre in 2015, for which he received rave reviews.

5 Interesting Facts about Benedict Cumberbatch

1. Benedict Cumberbatch was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2015 for his services to the performing arts and to charity.

2. He is a distant cousin of King Richard III and even played the monarch in the television series “The Hollow Crown.”

3. Cumberbatch’s distinctive voice has led him to narrate several documentaries, audiobooks, and even provide the voice for Smaug in “The Hobbit” film series.

4. He once saved a cyclist from being mugged in London, displaying real-life heroism similar to some of the characters he has portrayed.

5. Benedict and his wife, Sophie Hunter, celebrated their engagement with a notice in The Times newspaper, a traditional British custom.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Benedict Cumberbatch

1. “The further you get away from yourself, the more challenging it is. Not to be in your comfort zone is great fun.”

2. “Pull the hair on my head the wrong way, and I would be on my knees begging for mercy. I have very sensitive follicles.”

3. “Time is the most precious commodity that I have, and I can’t afford to waste it.”

4. “I did live through a period where I was told I was too posh to play certain roles.”

5. “The world of ‘Sherlock Holmes’ and the world that we live in now is big enough to take the bashing and come out the other side.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Benedict Cumberbatch’s net worth has been estimated at around $40 million.

Children

Benedict Cumberbatch and his wife, Sophie Hunter, have three children. Their first son, Christopher Carlton Cumberbatch, was born in June 2015. Their second son, Hal Auden Cumberbatch, was born in March 2017, and their third son, Finn Cumberbatch, was born in 2019.