Benedict Cumberbatch Personal Details

Birth Name: Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch

Nick Name: Ben

Born: July 19, 1976

Ethnicity: White

Religion: Agnostic

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Birth Place: London, UK

Residence: London, UK

Nationality: British

Education: He attended Harrow public school at which he was awarded an arts scholarship. Afterwards, he studied drama at the University of Manchester.

Occupation: Actor

Net Worth: $4 million

Benedict Cumberbatch Measurements

Height: 6’1” (1.84 m): 174 lbs (79 kg): Dark Brown: Blue: 15: 42: 34: 11

Distinctive features: Sharp cheekbones, piercing stare, rich baritone voice

Best known for: His role as Sherlock Holmes in BBC television show ‘Sherlock’

Bennedict Cumberbatch Family:

Father – Timothy Carlton

Mother – Wanda Ventham

Bennedict Cumberbatch Dated:

• Benedict broke up with his girlfriend of 12 years, Olivia Poulet, in 2011. Benedict met her while he was studying drama at the University of Manchester.

• Benedict has been rumored to be dating Liv Tyler.

First Film: In 2006, Benedict played William Pitt the Younger in ‘Amazing Grace’.

First TV appearance: He appeared in ‘Tipping the Velvet’ as Freddy in 2002.

Personal trainer: Even though he doesn’t employ a personal trainer, Benedict puts a lot of effort into building himself for the roles he plays. For his recent ‘Star Trek: Into Darkness’ movie for example, he had to go from a 38 chest size to a 42 by eating 4,000 calories a day.

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