The Benedict Cumberbatch Quiz

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch was born July 19, 1976, to Timothy Carlton and Wanda Ventham in London, England.

Benedict Cumberbatch attended Harrow School in London. The all-boys school was granted a royal charter in 1572 by Elizabeth I. Harrow School alumni include seven British prime ministers and the poet Lord Byron.

Both of Benedict Cumberbatch's parents are veteran actors. In fact, Timothy Carlton and Wanda Ventham have appeared as his character's parents in the "Sherlock" television series.

Benedict Cumberbatch spent a year in Darjeeling, India, teaching English in a Tibetan Buddhist monastery.

Benedict Cumberbatch played Titania in a school production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" as one of his first roles.

In the 2004 television movie "Hawking," Benedict Cumberbatch played the British physicist Stephen Hawking. In preparation for his role Cumberbatch met with Stephen Hawking several times and subsequently provided the voice of the physicist in two Discovery Channel specials.

Benedict Cumberbatch appeared in his first feature film "Starter for 10" in 2006. Cumberbatch would later appear with "Starter for 10" co-stars James McAvoy, Alice Eve and Rebecca Hall in separate films.

Benedict Cumberbatch was awarded the title Commander of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II on Nov. 10, 2015.

While filming the miniseries "To the Ends of the Earth" on location in South Africa, Benedict Cumberbatch and two friends were abducted at gunpoint. Cumberbatch and his friends were released the next day without explanation. In a 2012 interview Cumberbatch says, "It's made me want to live a life slightly less ordinary."

Benedict Cumberbatch plays character Rory Slippery in the British television series "Fortysomething." Actor Hugh Laurie stars in the series as Paul Slippery, the father of Cumberbatch's character.

Benedict Cumberbatch appeared in "Atonement" in 2007 with co-stars James McAvoy and Keira Knightley. The film won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture-Drama.

Benedict Cumberbatch studied drama at the University of Manchester. In a 2010 interview, Cumberbatch says of his time at University, "I wanted something a bit more racy, a bit more different, a bit more egalitarian. I had a thoroughly healthy, and unhealthy, mix of friends."

Benedict Cumberbatch plays Capt. Martin Crieff, an airline pilot in the radio series "Cabin Pressure."

Benedict Cumberbatch plays the voice of the dragon Smaug in "The Hobbit" trilogy. To promote the final film of the trilogy, Cumberbatch provided the voice of Smaug for a mock interview on the Dec. 11, 2014, episode of "The Colbert Report."

"The Imitation Game" stars Benedict Cumberbatch as real-life mathematician and cryptanalyst Alan Turing. Turing and several associates were responsible for breaking the German Enigma code during World War II. The film won the Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay in 2015.

In Danny Boyle's production of "Frankenstein" at the Royal National Theatre, Benedict Cumberbatch played both Victor Frankenstein and his monster on alternating nights. The roles, which were shared with co-star Jonny Lee Miller, earned the pair an Olivier Award for Best Actor.

Benedict Cumberbatch played impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh in the 2010 BBC television movie "Van Gogh: Painted with Words."

Benedict Cumberbatch plays the eccentric Sherlock Holmes in the modernized television series "Sherlock." The show has won seven Primetime Emmy Awards including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries and Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries.

After graduating from the University of Manchester, Benedict Cumberbatch earned a Master of Arts degree in Classical Acting from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

Benedict Cumberbatch played WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in the 2013 movie "The Fifth Estate." During pre-production, Julian Assange sent a letter to Cumberbatch and requested he not take part in the film.

The 2011 movie "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" is based on the book of the same title by author John le Carré. To prepare for his role as Peter Guillam, Benedict Cumberbatch traveled to the same Moroccan city where his character was stationed. Cumberbatch says of the experience, "I was wandering around the streets at night, thinking what it must be like to know that every turn could be my last."

Benedict Cumberbatch plays the voice of Agent Classified in the 2014 animated movie "Penguins of Madagascar." Filmmakers made Classified left-handed as a nod to the left-handed actor who played his voice.

In 2011 Benedict Cumberbatch played Maj. Jamie Stewart in the movie "War Horse" directed by Steven Spielberg. The film was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Benedict Cumberbatch married theater director Sophie Hunter on Feb. 14, 2015. The Valentine's Day ceremony was held at the 12th century St. Peter and St. Paul's Church on the Isle of Wight.

In "Star Trek Into Darkness" Benedict Cumberbatch plays the villain Khan opposite Chris Pine, Karl Urban and Zoe Saldana. Cumberbatch recorded his screen test for the film in his friend's kitchen using an iPhone.

In the movie "12 Years a Slave" Benedict Cumberbatch plays slave owner William Ford. The film is based on the true story of Solomon Northup and won three Oscars in 2014, including Best Motion Picture of the Year.

In the 2015 movie "Black Mass" Benedict Cumberbatch plays William Bulger, the brother of Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger.

Benedict Cumberbatch appeared in five feature films in 2013, not including a made-for-television movie.

Benedict Cumberbatch's grandfather, Henry Carlton Cumberbatch, was a decorated submarine officer of the Royal Navy. The elder Cumberbatch served in the Royal Navy from 1917-1945, spanning both World Wars.

Benedict Cumberbatch will play the lead character in Marvel's "Doctor Strange," slated to open in U.S. theaters Nov. 4, 2016.