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Benedict Cumberbatch

English actor with various accolades

Benedict Cumberbatch, born in 1976, is known for his work on screen and stage. He has received awards such as BAFTA and Emmy. Cumberbatch studied drama and has appeared in Shakespearean productions, winning a Laurence Olivier Award. He gained recognition for his role as Sherlock Holmes and won a Primetime Emmy Award. His film roles include Alan Turing in The Imitation Game and Doctor Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Timeline

Birth of Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch, the English actor known for his versatile roles on screen and stage, was born on July 19, 1976.

Birth of Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch was born in the London district of Hammersmith to parents Timothy Carlton and Wanda Ventham. He also has a half-sister named Tracy Peacock.

First Years of School

Benedict Cumberbatch's early education began in 1984.

Benedict Cumberbatch lends his voice to the characters Severus Snape and Quilloughby in 'The Simpsons'.

Martin Tyrell praises Benedict Cumberbatch's acting skills

Benedict Cumberbatch's teacher, Martin Tyrell, praised him as the best schoolboy actor he had ever worked with in the school. Despite his talent, Tyrell warned Cumberbatch about the challenges of pursuing an acting career.

Benedict Cumberbatch undergoes training

In 1998, Benedict Cumberbatch underwent training, although specific details about the training are not provided.

The Beginning of Leading Roles in Plays

In 2001, Benedict Cumberbatch started to secure multiple leading roles in plays at prestigious theaters such as Regent's Park Open Air, Almeida, Royal Court, and Royal National Theatres.

Portrayal of Stephen Hawking in Hawking

In 2004, he portrayed the role of renowned physicist Stephen Hawking in the television film 'Hawking'.

Olivier Award Nomination for Best Performance in a Supporting Role

Benedict Cumberbatch was nominated for an Olivier Award for his role as George Tesman in Hedda Gabler at the Almeida Theatre in March 2005.

Amazing Grace Film

In 2006, Benedict Cumberbatch played British parliamentarian William Pitt the Younger in Amazing Grace, earning a nomination for the London Film Critics Circle 'British Breakthrough Acting Award'.

In the movie 'Atonement', Benedict Cumberbatch portrays the character Paul Marshall.

The Other Boleyn Girl Film

In 2008, Benedict Cumberbatch had a supporting role in The Other Boleyn Girl.

Normandy Landings Anniversary Radio Broadcast

For the 70th anniversary of the Normandy landings on June 6, 2014, Benedict Cumberbatch read the original BBC radio bulletins from June 1944 for BBC Radio 4.

The Children's Monologues

Benedict Cumberbatch participated in Danny Boyle's The Children's Monologues, a theatrical charity event at London's Old Vic Theatre in November 2010.

Playing Victor Frankenstein and Creature in Frankenstein

In February 2011, Benedict Cumberbatch began playing both Victor Frankenstein and his creature in Boyle's stage production of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at the Royal National Theatre.

Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor

Benedict Cumberbatch won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for his performance in the play Frankenstein.

50 Years on Stage

Benedict Cumberbatch was part of the Royal National Theatre Company's 50 Years on Stage event in November 2013, where he played Rosencrantz in a scene from Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.

Sherlock Holmes-themed Paddington Bear statue design

In late 2014, Benedict Cumberbatch designed a Sherlock Holmes-themed Paddington Bear statue as part of an auction to raise funds for the NSPCC.

Pardoning of gay and bisexual men

On January 31, 2015, Benedict Cumberbatch, along with others, advocated for the pardoning of gay and bisexual men convicted under outdated laws, similar to Alan Turing, whom he portrayed in a film.

In 2016, Benedict Cumberbatch portrayed the Marvel Comics superhero Doctor Strange. He reprised the role in several other Marvel films like Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

Portrayed Stephen Strange / Doctor Strange in Thor: Ragnarok

In 2017, Benedict Cumberbatch portrayed the character of Stephen Strange / Doctor Strange in the movie Thor: Ragnarok.

Patrick Melrose in Patrick Melrose

Benedict Cumberbatch starred in Patrick Melrose, a miniseries adaptation of the Edward St Aubyn novels, which began airing on Showtime on 12 May 2018.

Avengers Endgame Release

In 2019, Benedict Cumberbatch was part of the cast of Avengers Endgame, a movie that briefly held the title of highest grossing movie before being surpassed by Avatar.

Reading for charity

In May 2020, Benedict Cumberbatch participated in a charity initiative by reading a segment of a children's novel to support a global non-profit charity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Power of the Dog

In 2021, Benedict Cumberbatch delivered a notable performance in Jane Campion’s The Power of the Dog, a western film where he portrayed a rancher with hidden inner turmoil, earning an Oscar nomination for his work.

Benedict Cumberbatch's Unusual and Happy Proposal

Benedict Cumberbatch, a well-known actor, received an unusual and happy proposal. The details of the proposal can be found in the provided link.

In 2023, Benedict Cumberbatch was confirmed as an executive producer and lead role in the miniseries Eric for streaming service Netflix.

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