Benedict Cumberbatch has established himself as one of Britain's most versatile and compelling actors, with a career spanning the stage, television, and film. He first captured international attention as the razor-sharp detective Sherlock Holmes in the acclaimed BBC series Sherlock (2010–2017), a performance that earned him a Primetime Emmy Award and solidified his reputation as a singular talent.
On the big screen, Cumberbatch has garnered critical acclaim for his portrayals of complex figures, including codebreaker Alan Turing in The Imitation Game (2014) and a brooding rancher in The Power of the Dog (2021), both earning him Oscar nominations. Alongside these accolades, Cumberbatch has delivered memorable turns in celebrated period dramas such as Atonement , 12 Years a Slave