"I had the privilege of being able to choose, or at least have the opportunity to work at, being anything but an actor." ― Benedict Cumberbatch From Benedict Cumberbatch Actor Added on 1/31/2026 About Benedict Cumberbatch Benedict Cumberbatch is an English actor known for work across film, television, and stage, including Sherlock and The Imitation Game. He has also portrayed Doctor Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Born: 1976-07-19 View all quotes from Benedict Cumberbatch