Benedict Cumberbatch

Actor of both stage and screen, Benedict Cumberbatch is known for his acclaimed portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in the hit BBC series Sherlock.

His work as Dr. Frankenstein and Frankenstein won him the Evening Standard Theatre Award for 'Best Actor' in Danny Boyle's stage adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

His career in Hollywood has also begun to rocket, with turns in Steven Spielberg's War Horse and Tinker Tailor Solider Spy. He has been announced as the villain in the Star Trek sequel.

Occupation:

Actor

Nationality:

British

Born:

July 19, 1976 (36)

May 18, 16:10
Re-Viewed: 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan'
May 16, 20:05
Benedict Cumberbatch: 'Star Trek Into Darkness villain is relevant'
May 15, 17:01
Benedict Cumberbatch: 'Star Trek into Darkness is feast for the eyes'
May 14, 17:56
Benedict Cumberbatch to appear on Röyksopp 'Late Night Tales' album
May 13, 10:11
'Sherlock' fourth series not confirmed, says Steven Moffat
May 12, 16:28
Benedict Cumberbatch 'embarrassed' by 'Cumberbitches' fans nickname
May 10, 18:30
Blog: 'Star Trek Into Darkness' video review - open spoiler thread
May 10, 14:27
Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts in 'August: Osage County' trailer - video
May 09, 17:27
Benedict Cumberbatch: 'Star Trek Into Darkness reaction made me cry'
May 09, 13:07
Benedict Cumberbatch on kidnapping ordeal: 'I was ready to die alone'
May 07, 09:00
Blog: Benedict Cumberbatch: 'Star Trek' star's five best screen roles
May 05, 13:30
Celebrity Pictures: Katy Perry, Kylie, Beckhams
May 03, 22:05
Star Trek 3: Klingons to return, JJ Abrams' future unclear?
May 03, 12:30
Blog: 'Star Trek Into Darkness': The cast's greatest TV hits
May 03, 06:34
Martin Freeman on fourth series of Sherlock: 'I really love the show'
May 02, 21:30
Interview: Star Trek Into Darkness premiere interviews: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto
May 02, 15:55
'Star Trek Into Darkness' cast gather at London premiere - pictures
May 02, 05:54
'Star Trek Into Darkness' Simon Pegg: 'John Harrison's the enemy within'
May 01, 10:01
Benedict Cumberbatch: 'I probably have ADHD'
May 01, 09:10
Blog: Star Trek, Hangover 3, Fast & Furious 6: Five must-watch May movies
May 01, 00:30
Review: 'Star Trek Into Darkness' review: Digital Spy verdict
Apr 30, 17:49
'Sherlock': 'My Mad Fat Diary' star Sharon Rooney joins third series
Apr 30, 11:26
'Star Trek': Chris Pine confronts Benedict Cumberbatch in new video
Apr 29, 11:14
'Star Trek Into Darkness': Kirk and Spock face danger in new pictures
Apr 26, 16:01
JJ Abrams on directing Star Trek 3: 'It's a possibility'
Apr 26, 15:12
'Star Trek Into Darkness': Sulu, Bones in new character posters
Apr 25, 20:45
'Star Trek Into Darkness': Harrison analyses Spock in new viral video
Apr 25, 13:14
JJ Abrams: "Star Trek has to be sexy"
Apr 25, 10:50
'Star Trek Into Darkness': Scotty, Chekov character posters
Apr 24, 17:30
'Star Trek Into Darkness': Kirk makes a risky move in new clip
Apr 24, 17:27
'Star Trek Into Darkness' will be joint-longest film in series
Apr 24, 13:06
'Star Trek Into Darkness' app unveils new ship USS Vengeance
Apr 23, 17:16
Star Trek Into Darkness character posters: Benedict Cumberbatch, more
Apr 23, 11:24
'Sherlock' series 3 finale to be directed by 'Doctor Who's Nick Hurran
Apr 22, 18:03
'Star Trek Into Darkness': Spock faces his fate in new clip - watch
Apr 22, 15:43
'Star Trek Into Darkness': Kirk is reprimanded in new TV spot - video
Apr 22, 12:41
'Sherlock': New series three image hints at wedding - picture
Apr 22, 10:38
Release Diary: UK movie releases: May 2013
Apr 22, 09:01
Blog: British actors as Hollywood villains: Alan Rickman, Jason Isaacs, more
Apr 21, 12:50
Blog: Iron Man, Star Trek, Man of Steel? Vote for summer blockbuster of 2013