Benedict Cumberbatch Smaug/The Necromancer              Full Name: Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch Birthplace: London, England Birth Date: 19th July, 1976           Trivia: Spent some time during his gap year, teaching English at a Tibetan monastery Trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts Has a half-sister Tracy, from his mother's first marriage Has provided narrations for documentaries, and has also performed on the radio as well as narrating audio books Attended Manchester University and studied Drama He and his partner of 12 years, actress Olivia Poulet separated in 2011 His parents Timothy Carlton and Wanda Ventham are both actors Was educated at Brambletye School Is a fan of Robert Downey Jr. In 2003 he earned his first Oliver Award nomination, Best Performance in a Supporting Role for his work in Hedda Gabier. He later won the Oliver Award in 2012, for Best Actor for his performance in Frankenstein at The National Theatre. His award was shared with fellow actor Johnny Lee Miller, as they alternated between playing Victor Frankenstein and the Creature Won a scholarship to attend the public school, Harrow Since 2001, he has appeared in many major theatrical productions at venues such as Royal Court Theatre, Regent's Park and The National Theatre Notable Projects: Star Trek: Into Darkness (2013) Sherlock (TV Series) (2010-) War Horse (2011) Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) Atonement (2007) Amazing Grace (2006) Current Projects: August: Osage Country (2013) The Fifth State (2013) The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) Twelve Years a Slave (2013) The Hobbit: There and Back Again (2014)   < <Back to cast biographies index