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Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch was born and raised in London, England. His parents, Wanda Ventham and Timothy Carlton (born Timothy Carlton Congdon Cumberbatch), are both actors. He is a grandson of submarine commander Henry Carlton Cumberbatch, and a great-grandson of diplomat Henry Arnold Cumberbatch CMG. Cumberbatch attended Brambletye ...
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Actor (83 credits)
Actor (83 credits)
2019
Good Omens
(TV Mini-Series)
Satan
Satan
- The Very Last Day of the Rest of Their Lives
(2019)
... Satan (voice)
2018
Patrick Melrose
(TV Mini-Series)
Patrick Melrose
Patrick Melrose
- At Last
(2018)
... Patrick Melrose
- Mother's Milk
(2018)
... Patrick Melrose
- Some Hope
(2018)
... Patrick Melrose
- Never Mind
(2018)
... Patrick Melrose
- Bad News
(2018)
... Patrick Melrose
2010-2017
Sherlock
(TV Series)
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
- The Final Problem
(2017)
... Sherlock Holmes
- The Lying Detective
(2017)
... Sherlock Holmes
- The Six Thatchers
(2017)
... Sherlock Holmes
- The Abominable Bride
(2016)
... Sherlock Holmes
- His Last Vow
(2014)
... Sherlock Holmes
2016
The Hollow Crown
(TV Series)
Richard III / Richard
Richard III / Richard
- Richard III
(2016)
... Richard III
- Henry VI Part 2
(2016)
... Richard
2013
The Simpsons
(TV Series)
Severus Snape / Prime Minister
Severus Snape / Prime Minister
- Love Is a Many Splintered Thing
(2013)
... Severus Snape / Prime Minister (voice)
2012
Parade's End
(TV Mini-Series)
Christopher Tietjens
Christopher Tietjens
- Episode #1.5
(2012)
... Christopher Tietjens
- Episode #1.4
(2012)
... Christopher Tietjens
- Episode #1.3
(2012)
... Christopher Tietjens
- Episode #1.2
(2012)
... Christopher Tietjens
- Episode #1.1
(2012)
... Christopher Tietjens
2011
Curiosity
(TV Series documentary)
Narrator
Narrator
- Did God Create the Universe?
(2011)
... Narrator (voice)
2008
The Last Enemy
(TV Mini-Series)
Stephen Ezard
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
2005
Broken News
(TV Mini-Series)
Will Parker
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
Edmund Talbot
- Fire Down Below
(2005)
... Edmund Talbot
- Close Quarters
(2005)
... Edmund Talbot
- Rites of Passage
(2005)
... Edmund Talbot
2005
Nathan Barley
(TV Mini-Series)
Robin
Robin
- Episode #1.4
(2005)
... Robin
- Episode #1.3
(2005)
... Robin
1998-2004
Heartbeat
(TV Series)
Toby Fisher / Charles / Party Guest
Toby Fisher / Charles / Party Guest
- No Hard Feelings
(2004)
... Toby Fisher
- The Good Doctor
(2000)
... Charles
- Hot Rocks
(1998)
... Party Guest (uncredited)
2003
Fortysomething
(TV Mini-Series)
Rory Slippery
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
2002
Silent Witness
(TV Series)
Warren Reid
Warren Reid
- Tell No Tales: Part 2
(2002)
... Warren Reid
- Tell No Tales: Part 1
(2002)
... Warren Reid
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Producer (8 credits)
Producer (8 credits)
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (2 credits)
Miscellaneous Crew (2 credits)
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Thanks (1 credit)
Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (137 credits)
Self (137 credits)
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Archive footage (25 credits)
Archive footage (25 credits)
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Personal Details
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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!" ... See more »Alternate Names:
Benedikuto KanbâbatchiHeight:
6' (1.83 m)
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[on delivering a successful performance] It's rather like a sportsman, where you hit a sweet spot and think, "Oh, that felt good." You don't necessarily know why it is. It's pretty fleeting, and I guess that's how it should be, because the minute you try to hold on to it, it's too precious, and you start to try to reinvigorate the ghost of what you've done rather than keep evolving it. See more »Trivia:
Has numerous connections outside the franchise to fellow Star Trek cast members. He played Stephen Hawking, who had previously played himself on an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987). He shares the role of Sherlock Holmes with both Leonard Nimoy and Christopher Plummer. Cast member Karl Urban appeared in the last two Lord of the Rings films, while Cumberbatch appears in the prequel ... See more »Trademark:
Usually plays highly-intelligent and gifted characters See more »Nickname:
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