Solve the Sherlock-ness of Benedict Cumberbatch!

Born on 19 July 1976, Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch is an English actor who shot to stardom for his role in the BBC television series Sherlock, playing the titular character of Sherlock Holmes in a modern-day retelling of Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic series of novels. Later, he garnered acclaim for essaying roles in films such as The Imitation Game, 12 Years a Slave, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, the Hobbit franchise, and the rebooted Star Trek franchise.

One of the 100 most influential people in the world, Cumberbatch has many accolades to his name including two Academy Award nominations, including for the lead role in the 2021 film Jane Campion film, The Power of the Dog. He is known for many of his roles in television such as playing Stephen Hawking in Hawking (2004), the titular role in Patrick Melrose (2018), and more.

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