Benedict Cumberbatch

Quick Facts

Full Name	Benedict Cumberbatch
Occupation	Movie Actor
Date Of Birth	Jul 19, 1976(1976-07-19)
Age	48
Birthplace	London
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Cancer

Benedict Cumberbatch Biography

Benedict Cumberbatch is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actor who was born on July 19, 1976 in London, England, United Kingdom. Famous for his character Sherlock Holmes on the crime drama series Sherlock. He was awarded the Academy Award nomination for his role as Best known for playing Sherlock Holmes on the crime drama series Sherlock. He received an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Alan Turing in the film The Imitation Game and he had a supporting role in the Academy Award- winning film 12 Years a Slave. He later starred in the title role in Marvel’s Doctor Strange and in Showtime’s Patrick Melrose as the title character. in the movie The Imitation Game and he was a part of the supporting cast in the Oscar-winning movie 12 Years a Slave. Later, he appeared as the main character on the Marvel film Doctor Strange and in Showtime’s Patrick Melrose as the title character.

He was in a role of support in the film alongside He played a supporting role alongside Keira Knightley in the 2007 film Atonement. in the 2007 film Atonement.

Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch CBE (born 19 July 1976) is an English actor. A graduate of the Victoria University of Manchester, he continued his training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, obtaining a Master of Arts in Classical Acting. He first performed at the Open Air Theatre, Regent’s Park in Shakespearean productions and made his West End debut in Richard Eyre’s revival of Hedda Gabler in 2005. Since then, he has starred in the Royal National Theatre productions After the Dance (2010) and Frankenstein (2011). In 2015, he played the title role in Hamlet at the Barbican Theatre.

Cumberbatch’s early television roles include two separate guest roles in Heartbeat (2000, 2004), Freddy in Tipping the Velvet (2002), Edward Hand in Cambridge Spies (2003) and Rory in the ITV comedy drama series Fortysomething (2003). He also featured in Spooks and Silent Witness. In 2004, he landed his first main part in television as Stephen Hawking in Hawking. He was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor and won the Golden Nymph for Television Films – Best Performance by an Actor. He later provided Hawking’s voice in the first episode of the television series Curiosity. He also appeared in the BBC miniseries Dunkirk as Lieutenant Jimmy Langley.

His parents are His parents are named Wanda Ventham and Timothy Carlton. He was dating actress Olivia Poulet in 2001 and, in February 2015, he married director and actress Sophie Hunter. He and Sophie welcomed a son named Christopher in June 2015 and a son named Hal in March 2017. and Timothy Carlton. He was in a relationship with the actress Olivia Poulet in 2001. In February 2015, he tied the knot with actor and director Sophie Hunter. Sophie and Sophie welcomed their son Christopher on June of 2015, and had a daughter called Hal in March of 2017.

Benedict Cumberbatch Net Worth

Benedict Cumberbatch is one of the richest Movie Actor from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Benedict Cumberbatch 's net worth $40 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

After having graduated with the distinction of an Arts Scholar at Harrow School, he spent an entire year of teaching English in the Tibetan Buddhist monastery located situated in Darjeeling, India. Then he continued to study acting in the University of Manchester and he obtained the MA at the level of acting classical at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

The year 2005 was the time he won the Olivier Award nomination for his character in the role of George Tesman in the In 2005, he received an Olivier Award nomination for his role as George Tesman in the Henrik Ibsen play Hedda Gabler. production Hedda Gabler.

Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch was born on 19 July 1976 at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital in the London district of Hammersmith, to actors Timothy Carlton (born Timothy Carlton Congdon Cumberbatch) and Wanda Ventham. He grew up in the borough of Kensington and Chelsea. He has a half- sister, Tracy Peacock, from his mother’s first marriage. His grandfather, Henry Carlton Cumberbatch, was a submarine officer of both World Wars, and a prominent figure of London high society. His great-grandfather, Henry Arnold Cumberbatch, was a diplomat who served as consul in Turkey and Lebanon, and his great-great-grandfather, Robert William Cumberbatch, also was a British consul in Turkey and the Russian Empire. Cumberbatch is third cousin 16 times removed of King Richard III, whom he portrayed in The Hollow Crown. He attended Richard III’s 2015 reburial and read a poem.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Benedict Cumberbatch height 6 ft 0 in Benedict weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Benedict Cumberbatch Dating?

According to our records, Benedict Cumberbatch married to Sophie Hunter. As of December 1, 2023, Benedict Cumberbatch’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2005, Cumberbatch portrayed protagonist Edmund Talbot in the miniseries To the Ends of the Earth, based on William Golding’s trilogy; during filming he experienced a terrifying carjacking in South Africa, managing to escape. He made brief appearances in the comedy sketch show Broken News and the Channel 4 sitcom Nathan Barley in 2005 and featured alongside Tom Hardy in the television adaptation of Stuart: A Life Backwards, which aired on the BBC in September 2007.

Facts & Trivia

Benedict Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Benedict Cumberbatch celebrates birthday on July 19 of every year.

In 2006, Cumberbatch played late 18th/early 19th century British parliamentarian William Pitt the Younger in Amazing Grace. The role garnered him a nomination for the London Film Critics Circle “British Breakthrough Acting Award”. He subsequently appeared in supporting roles in Atonement (2007) and The Other Boleyn Girl (2008). In 2009, he appeared in the Charles Darwin biographical film Creation as Darwin’s friend Joseph Hooker. In 2010, he appeared in The Whistleblower as well as Four Lions. He portrayed Peter Guillam, George Smiley’s right-hand man, in the 2011 adaptation of the John le Carré novel Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. The film was directed by Tomas Alfredson and featured Gary Oldman and Colin Firth. Cumberbatch played Major Jamie Stewart in Steven Spielberg’s War Horse in 2011.

Does Benedict Cumberbatch have a condition?

Benedict has a rare genetic condition called heterochromia iridis. It means that his eyes are actually two different colors. Benedict is known for his particularly adoring fans.

What is Benedict Cumberbatch's real name?

Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch

Why Benedict Cumberbatch is not on social media?

Cumberbatch jokes about his own insecurities as his reason for not using social media. He told an audience of Sherlock Holmes fans at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, “I think the reason why…

Is Benedict Cumberbatch vegan?

According to PETA ‘​​It’s official—mega-talented British actor Benedict Cumberbatch is vegan. While promoting the highly anticipated Avengers: Infinity War, the Dr. Strange actor mentioned—during three separate interviews—his vegan diet.

Why are Benedict Cumberbatch's eyes so far apart?

Benedict’s specific condition is known as sectoral heterochromia and is responsible for how his eyes seem to change from green to blue, depending on the light. But he dyed it black for his roles as Sherlock Holmes and Khan in Star Trek Into Darkness.