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Benedict Cumberbatch

Meet Benedict Cumberbatch, an amazing actor who plays super-smart detectives and powerful wizards!

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Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch

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TIFF 2017 Benedict Cumberbatch aka Dr Strange
Stephen Colbert, Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Benedict Cumberbatch, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly, Luke Evans, Lee Pace, Graham McTavish, Elijah Wood & Andy Serkis
Benedict Cumberbatch
Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Benedict Cumberbatch, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly, Luke Evans, Lee Pace, Graham McTavish, Elijah Wood & Andy Serkis
Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch
Stephen Colbert, Peter Jackson, Philippa Boyens, Benedict Cumberbatch, Cate Blanchett, Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly, Luke Evans & Lee Pace
Benedict Cumberbatch

Key Facts

Born
July 19, 1976.
Birthplace
London, England.
Known For
Playing Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Strange.
Fun Fact
He voiced a giant dragon named Smaug in The Hobbit movies!

Who's This Cool Guy?

Benedict Cumberbatch is a super-talented actor from England! Imagine someone who can pretend to be lots of different people โ€“ a clever detective, a wizard with amazing powers, or even a dragon! That's what Benedict does. He's won lots of shiny awards for his acting, like a special Emmy award. He's so good, a famous magazine once said he was one of the most important people in the whole world!

From School Plays to Super Stardom!

Benedict started acting when he was a kid, probably in school plays. Then, he went to special schools to learn all about acting. He started acting in plays in big theaters, like when you see a famous show.

He even played Sherlock Holmes, a super-smart detective who solves mysteries! He also played Doctor Strange, a wizard who can travel through time and space. That's like going from playing dress-up to being a real superhero!

He's Played So Many Awesome Characters!

Have you ever seen a movie with a dragon? Benedict was the voice of Smaug, a giant, fire-breathing dragon in The Hobbit movies! He also played Khan, a super-strong villain in Star Trek.

And, of course, he's Doctor Strange in the Marvel movies. He's even played real people, like Alan Turing, who was a super-smart mathematician. It's like he has a closet full of different costumes and personalities!

Why We Love Watching Him!

Benedict Cumberbatch makes stories exciting! When he plays a character, you really believe they are real. He can be funny, serious, or even a little bit scary. He's won awards because he's so good at making us feel things when we watch him. He's also helped lots of charities, which means he's a good person too. He shows us that working hard and being creative can lead to amazing things!

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