Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch is an English film, television, radio and theatre actor. His most acclaimed roles include Stephen Hawking in the BBC drama Hawking ; William Pitt in the historical film Amazing Grace ; the protagonist Stephen Ezard in the miniseries thriller The Last Enemy ; Paul Marshall in Atonement ; Bernard in Small Island ; Sherlock Holmes in the modern BBC adaptation series Sherlock and Peter Guillam in the spy thriller Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy .
| Birthdate: | July 19, 1976 |
| Birthplace: | London |
| Age: | 35 |
| Height: | 6' 0" |
| Education: | Harrow School, London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art |
| Also known as: | Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch, Ben |