With the new trailer for The Imitation Game just released (complete with a teaser Vine to whet your appetite) and a first look at The Hollow Crown now available, there is even more Benedict Cumberbatch out there for fans to enjoy.

The actor has certainly been busy – be it film, TV and, soon enough, theatre too.

Over his illustrious career, the actor has proven his versatility, taking on the comedic, the dramatic, the sensitive and the action-packed.

So, shall we begin…? Let’s take a closer look at the many faces of Benedict Cumberbatch.


1. Genius

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At TIFF last month, Cumberbatch really embraced the geek chic look, sporting some striking eyewear as he discussed The Imitation Game and greeted fans. In the film, he plays Alan Turing, a mathematician, logician and cryptanalyst (among other things!).



Though, to date, it seems the most beloved genius he has portrayed is Sherlock Holmes.

2. Dapper Englishman

With films like War Horse, Atonement and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy under his belt, Cumberbatch has proven his skills as one of the great cinematic Englishmen.

Surely, it’s only a matter of time before he’s cast in a Bond film.

3. Intense

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When he’s intense, Cumberbatch makes it impossible to look away. From the dark and sinister villain role he took in Star Trek: Into Darkness to the soldier on a mission character he portrayed in War Horse, intensity certainly becomes him.

4. Cheeky

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Sherlock may be a genius with very poor social skills but he is also an incredibly cheeky, amusing character largely because of Cumberbatch’s deadpan delivery of some beautifully written dialogue.

We love it!

5. Pious

In 12 Years a Slave, Cumberbatch took on an incredibly complex role which required him to be a religious man who was to a degree, good. Yet in a world where slavery was the norm, he still bought and sold slaves rather than go against the status quo.

It was a relatively small role in the film but one of vital importance and one which he pulled off incredibly well.

6. That voice…

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It isn’t always about his look – as Cumberbatch has lent his dulcit tones to many a creature. Among his many vocal offerings, he is probably more commonly recognised for voicing the rather impressive dragon Smaug in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.

Now, if you wanted to see his next outing, here’s that Vine for The Imitation Game trailer: