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Birth
Benedict Cumberbatch was born on July 19, 1976, in Hammersmith, London. -
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Academic Life
He attended boarding schools from the age of eight and studied at the Brambletye School in West Sussex and at Harrow School, one of the most prestigious private schools in North West London. Later he taught English in a Tibetan monastery. Later he attended the University of Manchester, where he completed his studies in dramatic art; after graduation he continued his training as an actor at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. -
Early years in career
During this time, Cumberbatch participated in several theatrical productions of the academy such as Noche de Reyes, by William Shakespeare, The School for Scandal, by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, or Platonov, by Antón Chekhov. -
First television appearance
He debuted on television with a small role in the series Heartbeat. -
Film debut
He debuted in theaters in the movie "Kill a King" -
First television movie
He became popular after his incarnation as scientist Stephen Hawking in the 2004 television movie Hawking. -
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SHERLOCK
He starred as the best detective of all time Sherlock Holmes in a modern adaptation of the character of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the Sherlock series, a BBC production. -
Golden Globe Awards Nomination
In 2012 he was nominated for his participation in SHERLOCK at the Golden Globe Awards in the category Best Actor in a miniseries. -
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Participation in the film trilogy "The Hobbit"
I play two characters: He lent his voice to the dragon Smaug and captured its movement to bring it to life. He gave the Necromancer a voice. -
12 years a slave
He starred in this acclaimed historical film adapted to Solomon Northup's autobiography. The film was the winner of four Golden Globes and three Oscars including Best Picture. -
EMMY Awards
In 2014, he won an EMMY award in the category Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie for his leading role in SHERLOCK. -
The imitation game
He provided an excellent performance in the outstanding historical film based on the biography of the British Alan Turin, the cryptanalyst, mathematician and computer pioneer who was a key figure in the victory of the allies in World War II. -
Marriage
He married Sophie Hunter in an intimate ceremony on the Isle of Wight in southern England -
Birth of her first child
On June 1, 2015, their first son named Christopher Carlton was born. -
Benedict Cumberbatch receives a medal of honor from Queen Elizabeth II
He went to Buckingham Palace to receive the Commander of the Order of the British Empire medal that was awarded to him by Queen Elizabeth II -
UCM
Starred in UCM's "Doctor Strange" -
Birth of her second child
Her second son named Hal Auden was born
