Profile of the Day: Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch

Happy birthday, Benedict Cumberbatch! Today the Sherlock star turns 41.

Cumberbatch was born on July 19, 1976 in London, England to Timothy Carlton and Wanda Ventham, both well-known television actors. His paternal grandfather, Henry Carlton Cumberbatch, was a submarine officer in the British Royal Navy in both World Wars. His great grandfather, Henry Arnold Cumberbatch, was a British diplomate and served as Queen Victoria’s consul in Turkey, Lebanon, and Romania.

The actor launched to stardom as Sherlock Holmes in the series Sherlock. He has since starred in several blockbuster films, including the role of a comic book hero in Dr. Strange. Cumberbatch has earned a devoted fan following as well as much acclaim for his work, including an Academy Award nomination and multiple Emmy nominations. Just last week, Cumberbatch picked up his fifth Emmy nomination for his role as Sherlock Holmes.

Did you know Benedict Cumberbatch is related to Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle?

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