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Benedict Cumberbatch


Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch (born 19 July 1976) is an English film, television, and theatre actor. His most acclaimed roles include Stephen Hawking in the BBC drama Hawking (2004); William Pitt in the historical film Amazing Grace (2006); the protagonist Stephen Ezard in the miniseries thriller... See full bio »

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Filmography

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2010-2012 Sherlock (TV series)
Sherlock Holmes
 
2012 Parade's End (TV series)
Christopher Tietjens
 
2011 Wreckers
David
 
2011 National Theatre Live (TV series)
The Creature / Victor Frankenstein
Frankenstein (2011) … The Creature / Victor Frankenstein
 
2010 The Whistleblower
Nick Kaufman
 
2010 Third Star
James
 
2010 Four Lions
Negotiator
 
2010 Burlesque Fairytales
Henry Clark
 
2009 Small Island (TV movie)
Bernard
 
2008 The Last Enemy (TV mini-series)
Stephen Ezard
Episode #1.5 (2008) … Stephen Ezard
Episode #1.4 (2008) … Stephen Ezard
Episode #1.3 (2008) … Stephen Ezard
Episode #1.2 (2008) … Stephen Ezard
Episode #1.1 (2008) … Stephen Ezard
 
2007 Stuart: A Life Backwards (TV movie)
Alexander Masters
 
2007 Atonement
Paul Marshall
 
2007 Inseparable (short)
Joe/Charlie
 
2005 Broken News (TV series)
Will Parker
Hijack (2005) … Will Parker
Crime (2005) … Will Parker
Tomato Flu (2005) … Will Parker
 
2005 To the Ends of the Earth (TV mini-series)
Edmund Talbot
Close Quarters (2005) … Edmund Talbot
 
2005 Nathan Barley (TV series)
Robin
Episode #1.4 (2005) … Robin
Episode #1.3 (2005) … Robin
 
2004 Hawking (TV movie)
Stephen Hawking
 
2000-2004 Heartbeat (TV series)
Charles / Toby Fisher
No Hard Feelings (2004) … Toby Fisher
The Good Doctor (2000) … Charles
 
2004 Dunkirk (TV movie)
Lt Jimmy Langley
 
2003 Fortysomething (TV series)
Rory Slippery
Episode #1.6 (2003) … Rory Slippery
Episode #1.5 (2003) … Rory Slippery
Episode #1.4 (2003) … Rory Slippery
Episode #1.3 (2003) … Rory Slippery
Episode #1.2 (2003) … Rory Slippery
 
2003 MI-5 (TV series)
Jim North
Episode #2.1 (2003) … Jim North (uncredited)
 
2003 Cambridge Spies (TV mini-series)
Edward Hand
Episode #1.2 (2003) … Edward Hand
 
2003 To Kill a King
Royalist
 
2002 Silent Witness (TV series)
Warren Reid
 
2002 Tipping the Velvet (TV mini-series)
Freddy
Episode #1.1 (2002) … Freddy
 
2002 Fields of Gold (TV movie)
Jeremy
 
2002 Hills Like White Elephants (short)
The Man
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
2010 Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking (TV series documentary) (voice over - 1 episode)
Aliens (2010) (voice over - uncredited)
 
Show ShowSelf (18 titles)
2012 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy: UK Premiere Featurette (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2007-2011 Up Close with Carrie Keagan (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 13 December 2011 (2011) … Himself
Episode dated 7 March 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2011 The Jonathan Ross Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.2 (2011) … Himself
 
2011 Curiosity (TV series documentary)
Narrator
Did God Create the Universe? (2011) … Narrator (voice)
 
2011 Alan Carr: Chatty Man (TV series)
Himself
Episode #5.6 (2011) … Himself
 
2010 Have I Got News for You (TV series)
Himself - Guest Presenter
Episode #40.1 (2010) … Himself - Guest Presenter
 
2010 The ONE Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 5 August 2010 (2010) … Himself
 
2005-2010 Breakfast (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Actor
Episode dated 22 July 2010 (2010) … Himself - Actor
Episode dated 4 January 2010 (2010) … Himself - Actor
Episode dated 15 February 2008 (2008) … Himself
Episode dated 5 July 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2010 Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking (TV series documentary)
Stephen Hawking
The Story of Everything (2010) … Stephen Hawking (voice)
Aliens (2010) … Stephen Hawking (voice)
Time Travel (2010) … Stephen Hawking (voice)
 
2009 Wild Pacific (TV series documentary)
Himself - Narrator
Fragile Paradise (2009) … Himself - Narrator (voice)
Strange Islands (2009) … Himself - Narrator (voice)
Ocean of Volcanoes (2009) … Himself - Narrator (voice)
Endless Blue (2009) … Himself - Narrator (voice)
Castaways (2009) … Himself - Narrator (voice)
 
2008 Prince Charles' Other Mistress (TV movie)
Himself - Narrator
 
2008 On Set: Making Boleyn (video short)
Himself
 
2008 To Be a Lady (video short)
Himself
 
2008 Picture This (TV series documentary)
Narrator
Episode #1.3 (2008) (voice)
Episode #1.2 (2008) (voice)
Episode #1.1 (2008) … Narrator
 
2007 How Sweet the Sound: The Story of Amazing Grace (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2007 BBC Look North (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 9 March 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2006 University Challenge: The Story So Far (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2005 The Man Who Predicted 9/11 (TV documentary)
Narrator (voice)
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2011 The Big Fat Quiz of the Year (TV movie)
Sherlock Holmes (uncredited)
 
2011 Almost Famous IV (TV documentary)
Heartbeat
 
2010 Have I Got News for You (TV series)
 

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How Sweet the Sound: The Story of Amazing Grace -- Spanning four decades, this authorized and definitive anthology of The Who relives their journey from humble beginnings to their meteoric rise to rock legend status in a 3-film DVD set. BG - Neveroyatni razkazi za edin savremenen bulgarin -- Returning to England for his brother's funeral, Stephen Ezard(Benedict Cumberbatch) falls in love with his brother's widow, Yasim (Anamaria Marinca), becomes a pawn in a government surveillance scheme and pursued by a crazed rogue agent (Robert Carlyle). War Horse -- Clip: Ted Brings Home Joey
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Personal Details

Other Works:

(2010) His credits at London's Regent's Park Open Air Theatre include: "Demetrius" in "A Midsummer Night's Dream", the "King of Navarre" in "Love's Labour's Lost" (2001), "Benvolio" in "Romeo and Juliet" and "Orlando" in "As You Like It" (2002), all by William Shakespeare, as well as a revival of the musical, "Oh! What A Lovely War!" (2002). See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview  | 1 Article  | See more »

Height:

6' 0½" (1.84 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

It's the standard actors' joke - 'What are you doing after this?' 'Oh, if Spielberg doesn't call then I'm going to go on holiday.' But a week after I'd said that, I got the call to say I had the job. It's one of those moments you never forget - I just fell off my chair. Which is not a good start to the horseriding. See more »

Trivia:

Trained at the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). See more »

Trademark:

Rich, deep, baritone voice See more »

Nickname:

Ben See more »

Star Sign:

Cancer