His parents, wanda ventham and timothy carlton born timothy carlton congdon cumberbatch, are both actors. Five years ago, sherlock propelled him into the stratosphere. How much of benedict cumberbatchs work have you seen. In 2010, cumberbatch took on his breakout role, playing sherlock holmes in a bbc series. Sherlock is a british television crime drama that presents a contemporary update of sir arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes detective stories. When british actor benedict cumberbatch signed for his first cinematic roles in the early 2000s, he immediately unveiled a proclivity and a gift for essaying a diverse array of characterizations. Oscarnominated actor benedict cumberbatch is no stranger to sex scenes. A series of theatre works, supporting roles in films and television series followed slowly building up his career graph. Sherlock will return for a fourth season in 201516, the bbc announced wednesday. The new season will consist of a special episode, which will begin filming in january 2015, and three episodes. Sherlock holmes 15 episodes, 20102017 doctor strange 2016 dr. Benedict timothy carlton cumberbatch was born and raised in london, england. He also befriends a fan, the young son of his housekeeper, who wants him to work again.
Sherlock on masterpiece sherlock holmes episodes 20102017. The final film in the saga verges on fanservice, but theres intelligent character development, everyone except johansson is given. Freeman and cumberbatch will return for a new season of sherlock in 2016, but first the duo will play sherlock holmes and dr. In fact, hes taken on the role of passionate lover in many a film, much to the. In the same year, cumberbatch began playing sherlock holmes in the joint bbcpbs. Mycroft needs sherlock s help, but a remorseless criminal mastermind puts sherlock on a distracting crimesolving spree via a series of hostage human bombs through which he speaks. Sherlock holmes benedict cumberbatch and dr john watson martin freeman return on 1st january 2016. Benedict cumberbatch sports a very different look than his fans are used to in the first photo from brexit, the upcoming tv movie from channel 4. First look at benedict cumberbatch in brexit tv movie. Sherlock season 4 returns with benedict cumberbatch. Every once in a great while, i have occasion to think about benedict cumberbatch. Benedict cumberbatch full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films.
In 2010, cumberbatch hit bulls eye with british television series sherlock. Sherlock holmes benedict cumberbatch and dr john watson martin freeman return on 1st january 2016, with the abominable bride. Benedict cumberbatch rotten tomatoes movie trailers. With ian mckellen, laura linney, hiroyuki sanada, hattie morahan. In 2015, he played william shakespeares hamlet at the barbican theatre. His breakthrough on the big screen came in 2004 when he portrayed stephen hawking in the television movie hawking 2004. Benedict cumberbatch, acclaimed british movie, theater, and television actor known for playing intelligent characters. Benedict cumberbatch, tilda swinton, chiwetel ejiofor, rachel mcadams uk release.
Sherlock special filming, benedict cumberbatch wears bowtie. The sherlock special is rumored to air around christmas 2015 just before series 4 premieres at the start of 2016. Sherlock 2015 special first look with benedict cumberbatch. List of awards and nominations received by benedict. Directed by sherlock and black mirrors toby haynes, brexit takes a look at the strategists behind the 2016 vote in which residents of the uk shockingly elected to withdraw from the european union, a move that many say will lead to dire. Benedict cumberbatch and jonny lee miller in frankenstein at the. Superman by peter martin dec 27, 20 comments see benedict cumberbatchs erotic reading of an r. A graduate of the victoria university of manchester, he continued his training at the london academy of music and dramatic art, obtaining a master of arts in classical acting.
A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century london. Also, his futureon screen brother mark mycroft gatiss has a cameo in the film. Oct 22, 2018 benedict cumberbatch, 2015 palm springs film festival portraits. Sherlock season 4 returns 2015 with special and three. Six episodes have been produced, the first three of which aired in 2010. Created by steven moffat and mark gatiss, it stars benedict cumberbatch as sherlock holmes and martin freeman as doctor john watson. The abominable bride, will receive a limited rollout in u.
Culture sherlock bbc pbs benedict cumberbatch sherlock wont be back for its fourth season until at least 2016, but an upcoming christmas special should tide fans over in the meantime. See photos from the set of the sherlock 2015 special which depict benedict cumberbatch with a bowtie and martin freeman with a mustache. Benedict cumberbatch calendar 2015 sherlock holmes. With benedict cumberbatch, martin freeman, una stubbs, rupert graves. Benedict cumberbatch biography, movie highlights and. How cumberbatch and freemans feud threatens sherlocks future. Nine episodes have been produced, the first three of which were. The 10 best benedict cumberbatch movies, ranked cinemablend. Filming on series 4 is expected to take place later in the year. Benedict timothy carlton cumberbatch cbe born 19 july 1976 is an english actor who has performed in film, television, theatre and radio. The following is a list of awards and nominations received by actor benedict cumberbatch. He has played sherlock holmes in the crime drama series sherlock since 2010. He has earned three laurence olivier award nominations, winning best actor in a play for frankenstein. An aged, retired sherlock holmes deals with early dementia, as he tries to remember his final case, and a mysterious woman, whose memory haunts him.
Fortysomething rory slippery 6 episodes 20092009 creation joseph hooker 2009. The outrageous fortune of benedict cumberbatch stage the. It must be so boring word art print poster 12 x 18 by artist stephen poon. Benedict cumberbatch list of movies and tv shows tv guide. In 2010, he became a household name as sherlock holmes on the british television series sherlock 2010. Thats right, the sherlock actor is the star of the benedict cumberbatch official 2015 calendar. Outstanding lead actor in a limited series or movie. He has also received six primetime emmy award nominations, winning outstanding lead actor in a miniseries or a movie for sherlock. Benedict cumberbatch simple english wikipedia, the free. Cumberbatch s big breakthrough came with the television movie hawking. In april 2015, cumberbatch was nominated for his sixth british academy television award for best leading actor for the third series of the sherlock. As previously teased, sherlock benedict cumberbatch, john watson martin freeman and the gang are firmly in 19th century england.
Benedict cumberbatch awards and nominations during benedict cumberbatch showbiz career. Benedict cumberbatch talar i bbc radio 4programmet front row, 2014. Benedict cumberbatch laying it all out on the line in star trek into darkness. His portrayal of alan turing in the imitation game earned him an academy. While benedicts friend, eddie redmayne, recently played the role to critial acclaim in a cinematic version of his story, the theory of everything, benedicts rendition of hawking is just as wellplayed. Video short 2016 richard iii uncredited hamlet 2015 hamlet prince of denmark black mass 2015 billy bulger 9 kisses short 2014 man at costume party. Sherlock seems a little more puttogether than his modern. Fans who are still reeling from sherlocks season 3 finale back in january have a long wait ahead before sherlock holmes benedict cumberbatch and watson martin freeman return. An overview of the films that will be theatrically released in the 2015 fall season. Star martin freeman says a sherlock christmas special may air in december 2015, with filming likely to begin in early 2015 with benedict cumberbatch. His most famous roles include sherlock holmes in sherlock 2010, peter guillam in the spy thriller tinker tailor soldier spy 2011, stephen hawking in hawking 2004, william pitt in amazing grace 2006, and his academy awardnominated role as alan turing in the imitation game. Sherlock season 4 returns with benedict cumberbatch, martin freeman and a special in 2015. Benedict cumberbatch good omens tv miniseries 2019 satan 1 episode, 2019 avengers.
Benedict cumberbatch and martin freemans public feud could put the future of sherlock in jeopardy credit. List of benedict cumberbatch performances wikipedia. Benedict timothy carlton cumberbatch cbe born 19 july 1976 is an english actor. English actor benedict cumberbatch has performed in many films, television series, theatre. Benedict cumberbatch closes hamlet, latest of many. With performances in every genre from comicbook action films to. Dec 10, 2015 his royal hotness see more ideas about benedict cumberbatch, benedict, benedict cumberbatch sherlock.
Benedict cumberbatch movies by luisbrincos created 17 jul 2017 updated 05 jan 2019 public refine see titles to watch instantly, titles you havent rated, etc. He is a grandson of submarine commander henry carlton cumberbatch, and a greatgrandson of diplomat henry arnold cumberbatch cmg. Benny boy in a hat, in a car, in a suit, in your deepest, darkest fantasies. Cumberbatch began with bbc television productions, notably a. Benedict cumberbatch and martin freeman return as sherlock and watson in a new special scheduled to air next christmas on. Cumberbatch has worked in theatre, television, film and radio. Series four finale of sherlock, starring benedict cumberbatch and martin freeman.
English actor benedict cumberbatch has performed in many films, television. He became popular for portraying a modern sherlock holmes in the tv series sherlock 2010 and then garnered substantial roles in such. He first performed at the open air theatre, regents park in shakespearean. In 2015, he played the title role in hamlet at the barbican theatre. Sherlock christmas special may air in 2015 collider. The two and a halfmonth run was sold out within minutes, making london theater history. Emmy award for outstanding lead actor in a miniseries or a movie for sherlock. As someone who has never seen the television series sherlock that cumberbatch stars in, or star trek, which allegedly also features the lanky english nobleman, i have very. Benedict cumberbatch, 2015 palm springs film festival. Benedict cumberbatch celebrity profile check out the latest benedict cumberbatch photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes.