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Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch

Actor and producer. Born 19 July 1976 in Hammersmith, London, England, UK.

ActorProducerEnglish
35
Titles on Fi1m34 acting · 1 producing
70
Average Fi1m scoreas actor · 34 titles
1
BAFTA1 won · 4 nominated
Born
19 July 1976, Hammersmith, London, England, UK
Active
2002–present
Frequently works with
Kevin Feige, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Martin Freeman, Adam Ackland, Anthony Russo, Benedict Wong
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Academy Awards2 nominated

  • Nominated2022Best Actor · The Power of the Dog
  • Nominated2015Best Actor · The Imitation Game

BAFTA Television Awards1 won · 4 nominated

  • Won2019Best Actor · Patrick Melrose
  • Nominated2012Best Actor · Sherlock
  • Nominated2011Best Actor · Sherlock
  • Nominated2010Best Supporting Actor · Small Island
  • Nominated2005Best Actor · Hawking

Primetime Emmy Awards1 won · 2 nominated

  • Won2014Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie · Sherlock
  • Nominated2013Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie · Parade's End
  • Nominated2012Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie · Sherlock

SAG Awards1 nominated

  • Nominated2014Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture · 12 Years a Slave
Other awards4 won · 4 nominated
  • Nominated2015European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film: European Film Award – People's Choice Award for Best European Film · The Imitation Game
  • Won2014British Independent Film Awards: British Independent Film Awards
  • Nominated2014MTV Movie Award for Best Villain: MTV Movie Award for Best Villain · Star Trek Into Darkness
  • Won2012Critics' Choice Awards: Critics' Choice Television Award
  • Won2012Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor: Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor
  • Won2012Satellite Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film: Satellite Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film · Sherlock
  • Nominated2011British Independent Film Awards: Best Supporting Actor · Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
  • Nominated2006Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role: Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role

Awards from Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.