5 Smart Characters Portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch, From Doctor to Scientist

Kapanlagi.com - The charm of veteran actor Benedict Cumberbatch cannot be doubted. The 45-year-old actor has been making waves in Hollywood cinema with his elegant side and top-notch acting skills.

Recently, Benedict Cumberbatch also reached the peak of his popularity when he played one of Marvel cinematic universe's favorite superheroes, Dr. Strange. Having a career in acting for more than 20 years, this British actor has played several smart and authoritative characters. He played those roles perfectly and in accordance with the characters. So, what are the smart professions that Benedict Cumberbatch has played?

1. Doctor (Dr. Strange)

Being a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Benedict Cumberbatch was introduced as the superhero Dr. Strange. His introduction opens with the storyline of a neurosurgeon with a series of great achievements. His series of achievements made him complacent until he reached a turning point before he could become one of the successors of the sorcerer supreme.

2. Detective (Sherlock: The Abominable Bride)

Sherlock Holmes is one of the legendary English detective characters. Benedict Cumberbatch had the opportunity to play the character in SHERLOCK: THE ABOMINABLE BRIDE.

In this film, set in the 19th century, Sherlock and Dr. John Watson investigate the murder allegedly committed by the ghost of a bride named Emelia Ricoletti. This is where Benedict Cumberbatch was able to play Sherlock very epicly.

3. PhD Student (Hawking)

In addition to fictional characters, Benedict Cumberbatch has also had the honor of playing modern physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking. In the film titled HAWKING, Benedict Cumberbatch plays a young Stephen Hawking who is still pursuing his PhD at Cambridge University.

This film truly tested Benedict Cumberbatch's acting abilities as he was able to play the legendary figure of Stephen Hawking very authentically.

4. War Officer (1917)

Although only a supporting actor, Benedict Cumberbatch played an important role in the popular 2019 film 1917. In this one take one shoot concept film, Benedict Cumberbatch played the character of a war officer named Colonel Mackenzie. Benedict Cumberbatch's portrayal of Colonel Mackenzie successfully increased the tense atmosphere of the World War I film.

5. Mathematician (The Imitation Game)

Not only Stephen Hawking, Benedict Cumberbatch also had the honor of portraying legendary British mathematician, logician, cryptanalyst, and computer scientist Alan Turing. In the biopic film titled THE IMITATION GAME, Benedict Cumberbatch was able to perfectly portray the intelligent, constructive, and insecure character, to the point where the character was able to create the world's first computer. It's no wonder that The Imitation Game is considered one of the best biopic films of 2014.

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