47 years old (Born on July 19, 1976)
English actor; He is famous from Sherlock (BBC Series).
His grandmother paid for his high tuition fee at Harrow. He went to Harrow, one of the most prestigious public schools in the country. Benedict's first ever acting role was when he was still at school. He played Titania, Queen of the Fairies in the Shakespeare play A Midsummer Night's Dream. During his gap year before going to Manchester University, he spent some time teaching English at a Tibetan monastery. Met Professor Stephen Hawking twice before filming Hawking (2004) (TV) to prepare for the role. Trained at the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). Son of actor Timothy Carlton and actress Wanda Ventham.Benedict Cumberbatch's Best Moments
