Benedict Cumberbatch

Infobox actor
name = Benedict Cumberbatch


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birthdate = 1977
birthplace = London, England
birth name = Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch

Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch (born 1977) is a British actor, best known for his portrayal of Stephen Hawking in the BBC drama, "Hawking", for which he was nominated as Best Actor at the 2005 British Academy Television Awards.

Background

Benedict Cumberbatch is the son of actor Timothy Carlton and actress Wanda Ventham. He was educated at [http://www.brambletye.co.uk Brambletye] , Harrow School and the University of Manchester. Afterwards, he trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

In January 2006, he was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role for his role as Tesman in Hedda Gabler, a role he performed at the Almeida Theatre when it opened in March 16, 2005, as well as at the Duke of York's Theatre when it transferred to West End on May 19, 2005.

His television roles include two separate guest roles in "Heartbeat", a major role in the ITV comedy drama "Fortysomething" (a notable flop, which was pulled from its primetime slot halfway through its run),Fact|date=July 2008 and brief appearances in the comedy sketch show "Broken News".

He played the role of George Haverstick in the Tennessee Williams's "Period Of Adjustment" at the Almeida Theatre in March 2006.

He most recently appeared in "Rhinoceros" and "The Arsonists" at the Royal Court Theatre. In 2008 he starred in the tense BBC drama "The Last Enemy".

Films

External links

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