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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 (84 credits)
Actor (84 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)
2010
Stephen Hawking's Universe
(TV Mini-Series documentary)
Stephen Hawking
Stephen Hawking
- The Story of Everything
(2010)
... Stephen Hawking (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)
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Miscellaneous Crew (2 credits)
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Thanks (1 credit)
Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (139 credits)
Self (139 credits)
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Archive footage (27 credits)
Archive footage (27 credits)
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Other Works:
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:
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Personal Quote:
[on Stephen Hawking] He's such a presence and you have to really know what you want to say to him or ask him because it takes such a huge, phenomenal effort for him to communicate with you. You think, "I really don't want to waste this man's time." I was myself rather than thinking, "I'm a stupid actor; how on earth can I impress someone like this? I don't know what to say to make me feel worthy ... See more »Trivia:
He received one of his earliest reviews when he played Nick Bottom in Shakespeare's comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream". The review says "Cumberbatch's 'Bottom' will be long remembered". See more »Trademark:
Usually plays highly-intelligent and gifted characters See more »Nickname:
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