Benedict Cumberbatch has gone through various phases in his journey in this industry. From theatre to the big screen, the English actor seems to have nailed it all when it comes to playing a variety of roles with ease. From Emmys to Academy, he has it all on his name and it is no shocker how well loved he is.
Born on July 19, the actor has graced us with some memorable performances and what better day than today to have a look at some of his best pieces of work by him!
5 Benedict Cumberbatch Performances that You Will Move You
The Imitation Game (2014)
A historical drama and probably Benedict Cumberbatch’s best, The Imitation Game is a film that has aged over the years to just become a testimony of Cumberbatch’s versatility. Directed by Morten Tyldum and written by Graham Moore, the film is based on the 1983 biography Alan Turing: The Enigma by Andrew Hodges. Cumberbatch plays the controversial character of Alan Turing and nails it and, is also joined by cast members Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Rory Kinnear, Charles Dance, and Mark Strong.
Watch it, here.
The Power of the Dog (2021)
Jane Campion’s 2021 psychological western drama was the host for very many praises, from the storyline to the performances put forward by the actor, all of it was praise-worthy. Being one of the best releases of 2021, the film was nominated and won many accolades at the Golden Globes, BAFTA, Academy and more.
The film is based on the novel by Thomas Savage in 1967 of the same name and starred Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, and Kodi Smit-McPhee in pivotal roles. Ruthlessly real and charmingly sensitive, the story is a flip coin of love and revenge. It is streaming now on Netflix.
Sherlock (2010-2017)
An acting Masterclass by Benedict Cumberbatch, this British mystery crime drama where Cumberbatch played the titular character remains a cult favourite. Based on the Sherlock Holmes Detective Stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the show is created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss. Cumberbatch is joined by Martin Freeman as Doctor John Watson in his journey in this series.
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Writing, acting, directing- the series that ranges over four seasons really churns out the best to give us something that is truly remarkable. You can binge the show right away, here.
12 Years A Slave (2013)
A brave place for Benedict Cumberbatch to be, this Oscar-winning film did not essential star Cumberbatch in the lead role but was in fact, instrumental in helping our lead character understand kindness and humanity. The biographical drama is directed by Steve McQueen from a screenplay by John Ridley that was based on the 1853 slave memoir Twelve Years a Slave by an African-American man named Solomon Northup.
The ensemble cast for the film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor in the role of the protagonist, supported by Michael Fassbender, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Garret Dillahunt, Paul Giamatti, Scoot McNairy, Lupita Nyong’o, Adepero Oduye, Sarah Paulson, Brad Pitt, Michael Kenneth Williams, and Alfre Woodard.
Check out the movie, here.
Wreckers (2011)
An underrated gem of a film, this film stars Cumberbatch in a rather unique and dishevelled role of a psychologically troubled person. Written and directed by D. R. Hood and the film also stars Claire Foy, Shaun Evans, Peter McDonald, and Sinead Matthews.
Watch the film, here.
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