Benedict Cumberbatch & his dubbing voice Sascha Rotermund
Profession: Actor
Birthday: 19.07.1976
Born in: Hammersmith / London
Nationality: Great Britain
Height: 183cm
Partner: Sophie Hunter
Nickname: Ben
Miscellaneous:
Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch comes from a family of actors and grew up in a creative environment. He attended the prestigious Harrow School and then studied drama at the University of Manchester.
Cumberbatch is actively involved in various social and political causes. He supports organizations such as Save the Children, UNICEF and LGBTQ+ rights. In 2015, he was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire by the Queen.
Breakthrough:
Cumberbatch gained international fame through his role as Sherlock Holmes in the BBC television series "Sherlock" (2010-2017). His portrayal of the ingenious detective earned him numerous awards and made him a celebrated star.
Development:
Since 2016, Benedict Cumberbatch has had a huge fan base for his role as superhero Doctor Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe - which already includes six films.
In addition to his acting career, he is also known for his distinctive voice. He has dubbed numerous audio books, documentaries and commercials. His role as Smaug the dragon in the "Hobbit" trilogy is particularly noteworthy.
Accolades:
72 awards & 161 nominations
In 2014, Cumberbatch won the Primetime Emmy Award for Best Lead Actor in a Miniseries for his outstanding performance in "Sherlock". In 2015, Cumberbatch received the British Academy Film Award (BAFTA) for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his role as Alan Turing in the film "The Imitation Game" (2014). His portrayal of the brilliant mathematician and code breaker during the Second World War was highly praised by critics.
Filmography
We have listed some of his best and most famous films and series here:
2022: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
2021: Spider-Man: No Way Home
2021: The Power of the Dog
2019: 1917
2019: Avengers: Endgame
2018: Avengers: Infinity War
2017: Thor: Ragnarok
2016: Doctor Strange
2014: The Imitation Game
2013: 12 Years a Slave
2013: Star Trek Into Darkness
2013: August: Osage County
2010-2017: Sherlock (television series)
2009: Creation
2004: Hawking
1998-2004: Heartbeat (television series, three episodes)