Benedict Cumberbatch
- Birthday
- Jul 19, 1976
- Birthplace
- London, England, UK
Bio: When British actor Benedict Cumberbatch signed for his first cinematic roles in the early 2000s, he immediately unveiled a proclivity -- and a gift -- for essaying a diverse array of characterizations. Cumberbatch began with BBC television productions, notably a supporting part in the lesbian-themed period drama Tipping the Velvet (2002) and the lead role of the… More Bio: When British actor Benedict Cumberbatch signed for his first cinematic roles in the early 2000s, he immediately unveiled a proclivity -- and a gift -- for essaying a diverse array of characterizations. Cumberbatch began with BBC television productions, notably a supporting part in the lesbian-themed period drama Tipping the Velvet (2002) and the lead role of the brilliant, physically disabled scientist Stephen Hawking in the BBC telemovie Hawking (2004). Cumberbatch landed one of his first significant international crossover roles (and his first major big-screen assignment) as one of the leads in Michael Apted's arthouse hit Amazing Grace (2006) -- portraying William Pitt, an 18th century British prime minister who crusaded against slavery. The actor then followed it up with a small supporting part in Joe Wright's period drama Atonement (2007). ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
Filmography
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The Hobbit: There and Back Again (2014)
- Smaug
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Crimson Peak (2014)
- Actor
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Twelve Years a Slave (2013)
- Actor
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The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug (2013)
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The Fifth Estate (2013)
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Benedict Cumberbatch Videos
Creation
2 minutes 14 seconds
The Last Enemy
1 minute
War Horse
3 minutes 33 seconds
The Whistleblower
2 minute
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
3 minutes 31 seconds
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