Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch, born on July 19, 1976, is an accomplished English actor. He has made a name for himself on both the screen and stage, earning numerous accolades throughout his career. Some of his notable achievements include a Primetime Emmy Award, a British Academy Television Award, and a Laurence Olivier Award. Cumberbatch received the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for his performance in Frankenstein, and he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for his portrayal of Sherlock. He has also garnered acclaim for his roles in the dramas The Imitation Game (2014) and The Power of the Dog (2021), which resulted in nominations for prestigious awards such as the Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, and Golden Globe Award, all in the category of Best Actor in a Leading Role. Additionally, his portrayal of the titular character in the miniseries Patrick Melrose earned him a BAFTA TV Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
In 2014, Time magazine recognized Cumberbatch as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. The following year, he was appointed a CBE by Queen Elizabeth II for his contributions to the performing arts and charity work. Cumberbatch completed his education at the Victoria University of Manchester and further honed his craft at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, earning a Master of Arts in Classical Acting. Early in his career, he showcased his talent in Shakespearean productions at the Open Air Theater, Regent’s Park, and made his West End debut in Richard Eyre’s revival of Hedda Gabler in 2005. He has since starred in notable productions at the Royal National Theater, including After the Dance (2010) and Frankenstein (2011). In 2015, he took on the title role in Hamlet at the Barbican Theater.
Cumberbatch’s television work encompasses his portrayal of Stephen Hawking in the television film Hawking in 2004. However, he gained international recognition for his exceptional performance as Sherlock Holmes in the BBC series Sherlock, which aired from 2010 to 2017. He has also headlined other notable television projects, such as Tom Stoppard’s adaptation of Parade’s End (2012), The Hollow Crown: The Wars of the Roses (2016), Patrick Melrose (2018), and Brexit: The Uncivil War (2019). In the realm of film, Cumberbatch has appeared in diverse roles, including William Pitt the Younger in Amazing Grace (2006), Khan in Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), William Prince Ford in 12 Years a Slave (2013), Julian Assange in The Fifth Estate (2013), and Alan Turing in The Imitation Game (2014). He has also showcased his talent in historical dramas like The Current War (2017), 1917 (2019), and The Courier (2020), receiving critical acclaim for his performance in Jane Campion’s Western drama The Power of the Dog (2021). Furthermore, from 2012 to 2014, he lent his voice and motion capture skills to the characters of Smaug and Sauron in The Hobbit film series. Cumberbatch is widely recognized for his portrayal of Dr. Stephen Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with Doctor Strange (2016). He also voiced the character in the animated series What If. . (2021).
Because reading is one of the joys of life, and once you begin, you can’t stop, and you’ve got so many stories to look forward to.
Benedict Cumberbatch
¿I’ve seen and swam and climbed and lived and driven and filmed. Should it all end tomorrow, I can definitely say there would be no regrets. I am very lucky, and I know it. I really have lived 5,000 times over.
Benedict Cumberbatch
