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Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch was born and raised in London, England. His parents, Wanda Ventham and Timothy Carlton (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 School ...
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Actor (73 credits)
Actor (73 credits)
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
Agatha Christie's Marple
(TV Series)
Luke Fitzwilliam
Luke Fitzwilliam
- Murder Is Easy
(2008)
... Luke Fitzwilliam
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 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 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 (5 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)
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Self (122 credits)
Self (122 credits)
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Archive footage (23 credits)
Archive footage (23 credits)
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Personal Details
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He acted in the New Shakespeare Company production of Paterson's play, "Merlin the Magnificent," at the Open Air Theatre in Regents Park, London, England with Alan Westaway, Laura Main, John Hodgkinson, Carol Macready, Benedict Cumberbatch, Liza Sadovy, Michael Medwin, Timothy Kightley, Michael Sadler, Rebecca Johnson, Caitlin,... See more »Alternate Names:
Benedikuto KanbâbatchiHeight:
6' (1.83 m)
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[his advice from co-star Meryl Streep] I asked her how she approached the multiple layers of her part. And she said, "I don't know. I don't have a process. It changes with every job, doesn't it?" And I thought, "Oh, thank God, to hear her say it. This whole thing about technique or method? It's bullshit." People say, "Oh, you're so precise." But within that I work very hard to give every part a ... See more »Trivia:
He experienced a terrifying carjacking in South Africa while filming To the Ends of the Earth (2005). He wrote about the experience in an article for The Prince's Trust for which he is ambassador. See more »Trademark:
Often portrays posh upper-class figures See more »Nickname:
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