• Faith: Buddhist
• Career: Actor
• Birthday:  July 19, 1976

Benedict Cumberbatch is an English actor who has performed in television, film, theater and radio. Cumberbatch's work includes playing Sherlock Holmes in the series Sherlock, winning Best Actor in a Play for Frankenstein, and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance in The Imitation Game. Time Magazine named him one of the "Most Influential People in the World" in 2014.