There's a huge raft of roles that actors in our culture perform, and you can see any one of about three Hamlets in a year. It's not something to be completely daunted by. Benedict Cumberbatch actorcompletelyculture Change image and share on social
There's so much in the 21st century that is stymied by bureaucracy and mediocrity and committee. Benedict Cumberbatch 21stbureaucracycentury Change image and share on social
New York City is crazy and beautiful and really close to my heart, and I've always had dear friends here - family, actually, I would say. Benedict Cumberbatch beautifulcityclose Change image and share on social
Being a posh actor in England you cannot escape the class-typing from whatever side you look at it. Benedict Cumberbatch actorclassengland Change image and share on social
I'm a Prince of Wales Trust ambassador, so I'm all about giving youth an education, a voice and a chance to not take the wrong road. Benedict Cumberbatch ambassadorchanceeducation Change image and share on social
I did a lot of acting at school and university, then I went to drama school. It was quite a normal route. Benedict Cumberbatch actdramalot Change image and share on social
It does get strange when you realize people will hang around for hours to get a glimpse of you doing scenes outside. Benedict Cumberbatch glimpsehanghour Change image and share on social
I drag a lot of stuff round with me that I don't need. Benedict Cumberbatch draglotround Change image and share on social
To get a horse to hit a mark without a rider, to get it to stand up, to get it to rear, to get it to pick up a bucket and bring it over is amazing. It's hard work and very rewarding but can be dangerous. Benedict Cumberbatch amazebringbucket share on social
