Benedict Cumberbatch

A celebrity aristocrat, born into power and privilege.

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Age48

Full NameBenedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch

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The illustrious Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch is a native of London, England, and the son of esteemed actors Wanda Ventham and Timothy Carlton Congdon Cumberbatch. He is a direct descendant of notable figures Henry Carlton Cumberbatch and Henry Arnold Cumberbatch CMG, and attended distinguished schools Brambletye and Harrow, where he was awarded an arts scholarship and painted large oil canvases. After completing his studies, he spent a year abroad in India teaching English at a Tibetan monastery, and further honed his craft at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, graduating with an M.A. in Classical Acting. With an illustrious acting career already in the making, his talent and potential were recognized by a talent agent. His accomplishments have earned him recognition and admiration from those in the upper echelons of society.

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Yes! Benedict Cumberbatch comes from the illustrious [] family. They have four celebrities in their family. With sixty-three credited apperances in TV, film, and video.

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Awards
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Primetime Emmy2014
SherlockOutstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie

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Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch is the scion of a long line of distinguished and influential figures, from his great-grandfather, diplomat Henry Arnold Cumberbatch CMG, to his parents, esteemed actors Wanda Ventham and Timothy Carlton. Growing up in London, Cumberbatch attended Brambletye School and Harrow School, where he was awarded an arts scholarship and developed a passion for painting. Afterward, he took a year off to volunteer as an English teacher in a Tibetan monastery in Darjeeling. Wanda Ventham and Timothy Carlton, who have been married since 1976, are the proud parents of Cumberbatch and have contributed to his impressive lineage. A true renaissance man, Cumberbatch is a symbol of aristocratic sophistication and grandeur.