Different Eyes and Better Roles: Amazing Facts About Benedict Cumberbatch

Different Eyes and Better Roles: Amazing Facts About Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch is one of the most popular and sought-after actors in the world, not only in film, but also in theater.

The start of a long journey

Benedict was born in London to actors Timothy Carlton and Wanda Ventham. Many actors are against kids rehearsing their way, but Cumberbatch’s parents have always supported him in everything. They even appeared in Sherlock as his parents!

Benedict played his first roles in school productions at Harrow School in London, and even then it was clear he had remarkable acting talent. However, until the end, he chose between acting and jurisprudence, but the art ended up winning.

During the so-called gap year (a free year before college), the actor taught Indian English to Buddhist monks. Back in England, the actor immersed himself in his studies and obtained two diplomas in theater arts.

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Main roles

Cumberbatch is one of the few actors who is good at playing famous characters. He appeared on screen as Stephen Hawking, Alan Turing, Thomas Edison, Vincent van Gogh, Julian Assange, Humphrey Bogart… And in each role he looked very organic.

The actor is a very distant descendant of Arthur Conan Doyle, who wrote The Notes on Sherlock Holmes. By the way, he did not immediately agree to become the star of the series “Sherlock”: the actor was disgusted at the thought of earning money on such a franchise. But later, Cumberbatch admitted that this role was one of his favorites.

Benedict Cumberbatch also acted in science fiction films. Thus, extracts from the film “Star Trek: Retribution” were filmed on the iPhone in the kitchen of a friend of the actor. For this role, he gained muscle mass by training for two hours a day.

When he was invited to the Marvel movie “Doctor Strange”, the actor did not hesitate for long. And, as always, he played his part perfectly, appearing in two of the five highest-grossing films of all time: Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. By the way, fans of the saga will have a surprise next year: the filming of Doctor Strange: In the Multiverse of Madness has already started.

Exemplary family man

Unlike many colleagues, Benoît is not seen in scandal novels. For nearly 13 years, he dated actress Olivia Poulet, whom he met in 1998. They were going to get married, but eventually broke up.

Two years later, the actor started dating Sophie Hunter. Shortly before that, he said in an interview that he dreamed of a family and children, so the words came out prophetic.

In 2014, he and Sophie got engaged and on February 14, 2015, they got married. The couple have two children: Christopher Carlton and Hal Oden.

Interesting facts about Cumberbatch

The eyes of the actor are of different colors, and in addition, they change color from gray to green depending on the lighting. This phenomenon is called heterochromia.

In 2005, in South Africa, they pointed a gun at him and tried to steal it. The actor was saved by an unknown bystander who called the police.

He does not like the paparazzi and once advised them “to go and photograph in Egypt to show the world something really important”.

Cumberbatch’s hobbies are horseback riding, diving and motorcycling.

Cumberbatch takes to heart the fact that women are often paid less than men for similar work: “If you are offered a job, make sure the women get the same pay. If not, give up.”

Benedict Cumberbatch jokes that his last name is pronounced like someone is passing gas not in the toilet.

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Source: The Voice Mag

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