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About Benedict Cumberbatch
The journey of the renowned London-born actor in the world of television is one to take notice of. From the investigative scenes of "Sherlock Holmes" to the magical world of "Doctor Strange", it seems our neighborhood superhero has done it all.
Growing Up
The popular actor lived most of his childhood life in London and was born to Wanda Ventham and Timothy Carlton. He started school at an early age and graduated from Brambletye School. Cumberbatch took an interest in classical acting and graduated from the Victoria University of Manchester in that field.
Career Highlights
Although the London actor gained much recognition later in his career, he has been a household name in Theatre since 2001. Cumberbatch was the star actor behind numerous theatre titles such as "Royal Court" and Shakespeare's "Hamlet" in 2015, which earned him an Olivier Award Nomination. Cumberbatch broke into television in the early 2000s and took the world by storm, gaining great recognition after he played the role of Hawking in "Stephen Hawking" in 2004. His experience in film cannot go unmentioned without talking about popular movies such as "The Battle of Five Armies" in 2014, "The Hobbit" and "Star Trek into the Darkness" where he played the role of Khan. You might have also seen him in various Marvel productions such as "Spiderman: No Way Home” in 2021 and "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" in 2022. The Marvel Star teams up with Jason Bourne's director, Paul Greengrass, in the drama movie "The Hood".
His Personal Life
Although Cumberbatch was in a 12-year relationship with his childhood sweetheart, Olivia Poulet, the relationship ended abruptly. He later married Sophie Hunter in 2015, and they have 4 children as of 2021.
Awards and Nominations
He has been nominated for multiple Primetime Emmy Awards, winning "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Movie" for "Sherlock". He was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in "The Imitation Game". Cumberbatch also has a number of Golden Globe awards under his belt.
Fun Fact
Did you know Cumberbatch took a year off his career to volunteer as an English Teacher at a Tibetan Monastery in India?
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F.A.Q. about Benedict Cumberbatch
When is his birthday?
Benedict Cumberbatch's birthday is on July 19, 1976.
In how many days is his birthday?
Benedict Cumberbatch's birthday is in 163 days
How old is he?
He is 48 years old.
Where is Benedict Cumberbatch from?
He was born in London, England, U.K..