Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch was born on July 19, 1976 in London. He is a renowned British theater, television and film actor. Emmy Award Winner. The actor became very popular after the release of the BBC series "Sherlock", where he brilliantly played the role of Sherlock Holmes. He has more than twenty successful films on his account.
Childhood and youth
Benedict's parents, Wanda Vantham and Timothy Carlton, are famous British actors. Cumberbatch began his studies at Bramblety School in Sussex and then continued at a prestigious school in London. For the first time, Benedict appeared on the stage there. He took part in the performances of the school theater.
After graduating from school, Benedict went to one of the Tibetan monasteries for a year. There he worked as an English teacher.
Actor career
Upon his return from Tibet, Benedict entered the University of Manchester, where he began to study theatrical art. After graduating from university, he completed his education at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts.
His professional career began in 2000. He began working on television on the series Heartbeat, where Benedict worked as a guest star.
In 2001, Benedict starred in productions of major British theaters. He became a recognizable person in theatrical circles.
Cumberbatch's first major television role in Hawking earned him two awards at once: Golden Nymph and a BAFTA TV Awards nomination. They begin to pay attention to the actor, he was invited to numerous television shows, offers from eminent directors began to arrive.
In 2006, his role in the film Amazing Lightness earned the actor a Breakthrough of the Year nomination.
The actor's path to fame for Benedict was long and painstaking. He started out with small roles, but managed to attract the attention of producers, directors and critics. He walked towards his success gradually.
In 2010, there was a real breakthrough in his professional career. He starred in the television series "Sherlock", which made the actor a national celebrity. In the same year, he perfectly performed the role of Vincent Van Gogh. This role also did not go unnoticed by the general public and critics.
Benedict continued to play in the theater. In 2011, his role in the play "Frankenstein" made a splash. Tickets for this production were impossible to get, and Benedict won two prestigious theater awards at once.
In September 2013, the biopic "The Fifth Estate" was released, where Benedict Cumberbatch perfectly played the role of Julian Assange, the creator of the WikiLeaks website.
In the same year, Benedict played in the movie "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug". In this film, he played two roles at once: the Dragon and the Necromancer-sorcerer.
Cumberbatch looks organic in any role. His professional career is currently at its peak. Now he is in demand in cinema and on television, films with his participation are constantly being released, where viewers can enjoy watching his expressive play.
Personal life
For more than 12 years, the actor met with actress Olivia Pule. The couple ended their relationship in 2011. Benedict is free now. He is not married and has no children yet.
