Benedict Cumberbatch

Birth Place: Hammersmith, London, England, UK

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Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch CBE (born 19 July 1976) is an English actor. Known for his work on screen and stage, he has received various accolades, including a British Academy Television Award, a Primetime Emmy Award and a Laurence Olivier Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards and four Golden Globe Awards. In 2014, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world, and in 2015, he was appointed a CBE at Buckingham Palace for services to the performing arts and to charity.

Cumberbatch studied drama at the Victoria University of Manchester and obtained a Master of Arts in classical acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. He began acting in Shakespearean theatre productions before making his West End debut in Richard Eyre's revival of Hedda Gabler in 2005. Since then, he has starred in Royal National Theatre productions of After the Dance (2010) and Frankenstein (2011), winning the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for the latter. In 2015, he played the title role in Hamlet at the Barbican Theatre.

Cumberbatch's television work includes his performance as Stephen Hawking in the television film Hawking (2004). He gained greater recognition for playing Sherlock Holmes in the BBC series Sherlock from 2010 to 2017, for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie. For playing the title role in the miniseries Patrick Melrose (2018), he won the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor.

In films, Cumberbatch has played Khan in Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), and has appeared in the historical dramas Amazing Grace (2006), 12 Years a Slave (2013), 1917 (2019) and The Courier (2020). He received critical acclaim and nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performances as Alan Turing in The Imitation Game (2014) and as a volatile rancher in The Power of the Dog (2021). From 2012 to 2014, through voice and motion capture, Cumberbatch played Smaug and Sauron in The Hobbit film series. Since 2016, he has played Stephen Strange in several films set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with Doctor Strange (2016) and most recently appeared in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022).

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Benedict Cumberbatch STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Barbican Theatre Production, 2015
Hamlet


Benedict Cumberbatch Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2016 - Best Actor

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Olivier Awards - 2012 - Best Actor

Benedict CumberbatchFrankenstein

Olivier Awards - 2006 - Best Performance in a Supporting Role

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Olivier Award-Winner Katie Brayben and Andrew Rannells Will Lead TAMMY FAYE on Broadway

Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway production of the acclaimed musical TAMMY FAYE. Two-time Olivier Award winner Katie Brayben will recreate her Olivier Award-winning performance as Tammy Faye Bakker, and Tony Award nominee Andrew Rannells will reprise his Olivier-nominated performance as Jim Bakker. TAMMY FAYE will begin preview performances on October 19th and will officially open on November 14th, 2024 at Broadway's Palace Theater. 

Anne Hearn and Brian Reddy to Star in THE MINUTES at the Springer Theatre

The Springer Theatre will present Tracy Letts' The Minutes. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Martin Freeman, Dermot O'Leary, Matt Lucas and More Set For WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 3

Park Theatre has announced the remaining celebrity guests taking part in the popular murder mystery fundraising spoof Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 3. Learn more about the lineup here!

Tickets Sell Out Within Hours For Tom Holland-Led ROMEO & JULIET in London's West End

Tickets have completely sold out for the entire run of Romeo & Juliet, led by Tom Holland, coming to London's West End this May. Tickets went on sale this morning, Tuesday 13 February, at 8am GMT.

Judy Greer, Marc Menchaca, & Gaia Wise Join Emma Thompson-Led THE FISHERWOMAN

Judy Greer (White House Plumbers, The First Lady), Marc Menchaca (The Creator, Ozark), and Gaia Wise will join previously announced Emma Thompson (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, Sense and Sensibility) in action-thriller The Fisherwoman. Brian Kirk (21 Bridges, JACKAL) is directing from a screenplay by Nicholas Jacobson-Larson and Dalton Leeb.

Tom Holland Will Star in ROMEO & JULIET in London's West End

Tom Holland will lead the Jamie Lloyd Company's new West End production of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. Tom Holland will take on the role of Romeo, in the production directed by Jamie Lloyd. Find out how to get tickets and more.

Cast Set for North American Premiere of AGREEMENT at Irish Arts Center

Irish Arts Center has revealed the cast of the North American premiere of Lyric Theatre, Belfast’s Agreement.

Interview: Steven Hao of THE TWO NOBLE KINSMEN at Shakespeare BASH'd

Steven Hao, playing Pirithous and The Wooer in THE TWO NOBLE KINSMEN, spoke to BroadwayWorld about the unusual aspects of Shakespeare’s last play, why Theseus is Iron Man, and the joys of putting on one of the few works in the Shakespearean canon that's a 'hidden gem' without 500 years of baggage.

Mark Strong and Lesley Manville to Star in Robert Icke's OEDIPUS in the West End

Oedipus, a new adaptation created by Robert Icke after Sophocles, is set to have a West End run. Learn additional details and see how to purchase tickets!

MARY JANE Starring Rachel McAdams Sets Opening Date at Manhattan Theatre Club

Mary Jane, starring Rachel McAdams, has set its opening night date of April 23, following previously announced previews that begin on April 2 at Manhattan Theatre Club’s Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The limited run will continue through June 2 and we've got the history of the show, info on ticketing and more.

Feature: 10 CELEBRITIES AT TOKYO COMIC CON 2023 OF GRAND FINALE

Tokyo and Osaka Comic Con: Since 2016, a pop culture festival providing opportunities for communication with celebrities and artists, exhibition of props used in movies, and interaction among cosplay enthusiasts. In the past, celebrities like Chris Hemsworth and Orlando Bloom gathered, and the 8th Tokyo Comic Con 2023 took place over three days from December 8th. This time, ambassador Mackenyu, and celebrities such as Tom Hiddleston, Benedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Logan, Mads Mikkelsen, Christopher Lloyd, and others participated. Here, we bring you the highlights from the grand finale on the last day.

Feature: 'I AM LOKI' - TOM HIDDLESTON at TOKYO COMIC CON 2023 of CELEBRITY STAGE

​​​​​​​Tom Hiddleston: A talented actor known for his role as Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, having won numerous awards including the Golden Globe. His notable works include the 'Avengers' series, 'Kong: Skull Island,' dramas like 'Loki' and 'The Night Manager.' He visited Japan for the Tokyo Comic Con 2023, held from December 8 for three days. 'Tokyo Comic Con' is a pop culture festival that provides opportunities for communication with celebrities and exhibits props used in movies. Here, we bring you the highlights of the talk show that Tom participated in during the event.

Interview: Mackenyu [Tokyo Comic Con 2023 Ambassador]

​​​​​​​Mackenyu: Known worldwide for his role as Zoro in the live-action 'ONE PIECE'series. He won the Newcomer of the Year at the Awards of the Japanese Academy for his role in the movie 'Chihayafuru'. His major works include the movie 'Rurouni Kenshin' series and the 'Fullmetal Alchemist' series. He served as the ambassador for Tokyo Comic Con 2023, held from December 8th for three days. 'Tokyo Comic Con' is a pop culture festival that provides opportunities for communication with celebrities and exhibits props used in movies. Here, we bring you the interview with Mackenyu on the first day.

Feature: 10 CELEBRITIES GATHERED AT TOKYO COMIC CON 2023'S OPENING CEREMONY

Tokyo and Osaka Comic Con: Since 2016, a pop culture festival providing opportunities for communication with celebrities and artists, exhibition of props used in movies, and interaction among cosplay enthusiasts. In the past, celebrities like Chris Hemsworth and Orlando Bloom gathered, and the 8th Tokyo Comic Con 2023 took place over three days from December 8th. This time, ambassador Mackenyu, and celebrities such as Tom Hiddleston, Benedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Logan, Mads Mikkelsen, Christopher Lloyd, and others participated. Here, we bring you the highlights of the opening ceremony on the first day.

Samuel L. Jackson, Jeffrey Wright & More Voice in Marvel's WHAT IF...? Series on Disney+

The series features Clancy Brown, Josh Brolin, Benedict Cumberbatch, Kat Dennings, Michael Douglas, Idris Elba, Karen Gillan, Seth Green, Frank Grillo, Jeff Goldblum, Laurence Fishburne, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Rachel House, Samuel L. Jackson, Jude Law, Elizabeth Olsen, Jeremy Renner, Sam Rockwell, Paul Rudd, Mark Ruffalo, and more.

Arizona Theatre Company to Present National Theatre Live's HAMLET Starring Benedict Cumberbatch

Experience the best of British theatre in Tucson! Arizona Theatre Company presents National Theatre Live screenings at the Temple of Music and Art. Don't miss acclaimed productions like Hamlet, Fleabag, Good, and 42nd Street.

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特é��: 'I am Loki'【トム・�'ドルストン】東京コミコン 2023 セレブ・ステージ

トム・ヒドルストン:マーベル・シネマティック・ユニバースのロキ役で知られ、ゴールデン・グローブ賞など数々の賞を受賞してきた実力派俳優。主な代表作は映画『アベンジャーズ』シリーズ、『キングコング:髑髏島の巨神』、ドラマ『ロキ』、『ナイト・マネジャー』など。2023年12月8日から3日間、幕張メッセで開催された『東京コミコン 2023』の為に来日した。『東京コミコン』は海外の有名俳優とのコミュニケーション、映画で使用された小道具の展示などを設けているポップ・カルチャーの祭典。こちらでは当イベント内でヒドルストン氏が登壇したトークショーの様子をお届けする。

特é��: 来日ス�¿ー10名勢揃い!東京コミコン 2023 オープニングセレモニー

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Benedict Cumberbatch FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Benedict Cumberbatch been in?

Benedict Cumberbatch has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Benedict Cumberbatch been in?

Benedict Cumberbatch has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Benedict Cumberbatch's first West End show?

Benedict Cumberbatch's first West End show was Hamlet which opened in 2015

What awards has Benedict Cumberbatch been nominated for?

Benedict Cumberbatch has been nominated for the following awards: Best Actor at the Olivier Awards for his roles in "Hamlet" and "Frankenstein," as well as Best Performance in a Supporting Role at the Olivier Awards for "Hedda Gabler."

What awards has Benedict Cumberbatch won?

Benedict Cumberbatch has won the Olivier Award for Best Actor for his performance in "Frankenstein".

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