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<p><a href="/biography/benedict-cumberbatch">Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch</a> was born on 19 July 1976 in London, England. His parents, actors <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothy_Carlton">Timothy Carlton</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanda_Ventham">Wanda Ventham</a>, raised him in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. He has a half-sister, Tracy Peacock, from his mother’s first marriage. Cumberbatch was educated at Brambletye School and later at Harrow School, one of the UK's prestigious independent schools.</p>

<h2>Education and Early Experience</h2>
<p>After completing school, Cumberbatch took a gap year and volunteered as an English teacher at a Tibetan monastery in Darjeeling, India. He then enrolled at the University of Manchester, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Drama. Following this, he pursued advanced training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), graduating with a Master of Arts in Classical Acting.</p>

<h2>Theater Beginnings</h2>
<p>Cumberbatch began his acting career in the theater, performing in major roles at renowned venues such as the Royal Court Theatre, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, Almeida Theatre, and the Royal National Theatre. His stage performances earned him critical acclaim and laid the foundation for his transition into film and television.</p>

<h2>Film Debut and Early Roles</h2>
<p>He made his film debut in 2002 with the short film <i>Hills Like White Elephants</i>. In 2006, he portrayed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Pitt_the_Younger">William Pitt the Younger</a> in the historical drama <i>Amazing Grace</i>. His role in this film garnered him a nomination from the London Film Critics' Circle.</p>

<p>In 2007, Cumberbatch portrayed Paul Marshall in the Oscar-nominated romantic war drama <i>Atonement</i>. The following year, he appeared in <i>The Other Boleyn Girl</i> and continued to build his film repertoire. In 2009, he played botanist and Darwin's close <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Dalton_Hooker">friend</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Dalton_Hooker">Joseph Dalton Hooker</a> in the biographical drama <i>Creation</i>.</p>

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<h2>Breakthrough with Sherlock</h2>
<p>Cumberbatch gained international recognition in 2010 when he was cast as the modern-day Sherlock Holmes in the BBC television series <i>Sherlock</i>. His portrayal received widespread praise and multiple award nominations, establishing him as a leading actor in British television.</p>

<h2>Voice Acting and Blockbuster Films</h2>
<p>In 2012, Cumberbatch lent his voice to the characters of Smaug and the Necromancer in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Jackson">Peter Jackson</a>’s fantasy epic <i>The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey</i> and its sequels. He continued his voice acting career by joining the cast of DreamWorks Animation’s <i>Penguins of Madagascar</i> in 2014.</p>

<h2>Acclaimed Performances and Awards</h2>
<p>Cumberbatch delivered a critically acclaimed performance as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Turing">Alan Turing</a> in the 2014 historical drama <i>The Imitation Game</i>, directed by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morten_Tyldum">Morten Tyldum</a>. His portrayal earned him numerous nominations, including an Academy Award nomination for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Actor">Best Actor</a>.</p>

<h2>Doctor Strange and Marvel Projects</h2>
<p>In 2016, he joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starring as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Strange">Doctor Stephen Strange</a> in the film <i>Doctor Strange</i>. He reprised the role in subsequent MCU films and quickly became a fan favorite. Among his other major projects was <i>The Current War</i>, in which he portrayed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Edison">inventor</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Edison">Thomas Edison</a>. Though delayed in release, the film eventually premiered in 2019.</p>

<h2>Narration and Documentary Work</h2>
<p>In addition to acting, Cumberbatch has lent his voice to several high-profile documentaries, working with networks such as National Geographic and the Discovery Channel, further showcasing his versatility as a narrator and voice artist.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Philanthropy</h2>
<p>Cumberbatch is married to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophie_Hunter">Sophie Hunter</a>, a theatre and opera <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophie_Hunter">director</a>. The couple, longtime friends before their engagement, married in 2015. That same year, they welcomed their first son, Christopher Carlton Cumberbatch. The couple later announced they were expecting a second child.</p>

<p>Cumberbatch is active on social media platforms such as Twitter and Instagram. Beyond his on-screen accomplishments, he supports numerous charitable causes and regularly participates in volunteer work and fundraising events. As of recent estimates, his net worth is approximately $20 million.</p>

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