Star Value

Benedict Cumberbatch–a name that makes you feel thoroughly British after saying it just once. But to whom does it belong? The name is that of the British film and stage actor who has recently garnered a considerable amount of international fame. Cumberbatch has been active mainly in British TV shows, Sherlock being the most popular, and films such as Atonement. He's about to become much more well known, however. He was recently cast in Steven Spielberg's War Horse, as well as the spy thriller Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. His upcoming projects include a rumored role as a villain in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek sequel and voice work for the dragon Smaug and the Necromancer in Peter Jackson's adaptation of The Hobbit: There and Back Again. Cumberbatch's praiseworthy portrayal of legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes is the main reason for his recent success, though now he has a slew of new projects that will allow him to expand his acting capabilities.