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Benedict Cumberbatch used to hate his surname - Feb 19,2015

Los Angeles, Feb 19 (IANS) Actor Benedict Cumberbatch says he used to hate his surname and started using his middle name Carlton as his last name.Speaking at a promotional event for his new movie “The Imitation Game” here, the 38-year-old said he thought his family surname 'Cumberba

Cumberbatch's teacher recalls star's 'saucy' audition - Feb 04,2015

Los Angeles, Feb 4 (IANS) Benedict Cumberbatch, who has proved his acting mettle with roles as Alan Turing in “The Imitation Game” and his titular part in the TV show “Sherlock”, was an "exceptional talent" even as a teenager, says his former drama teacher.The actor's

Benedict Cumberbatch Apologises for 'Coloured' Remark - Jan 27,2015

Los Angeles, Jan 27 (IANS) Actor Benedict Cumberbatch, who was criticised for using racist term “coloured” to address black actors on a talk show, has issued an apology for his controversial remark.“I'm devastated to have caused offence by using this outmoded terminology. I

Cumberbatch would have been 'Barrister' if not Actor - Jan 24,2015

Los Angeles, Jan 24 (IANS) British actor Benedict Cumberbatch says his parents would have been happy if he ended up pursuing law.With both parents Wanda Ventham and Timothy Carlton being actors, Cumberbatch saw them working "very very hard" as parents and actors, reports femalefirst.co.uk."(Ac

Cumberbatch, Redmayne to present SAG Awards - Jan 22,2015

Los Angeles, Jan 22 (IANS) British actor Benedict Cumberbatch and Eddie Redmayne are among the presenters at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards.The actors, who are both nominated for SAG Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Award, will be handing out prizes at the ceremo

'The Imitation Game' - a Riveting Biopic (IANS Movie Review) - Jan 15,2015

Film: "The Imitation Game"; Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Rory Kinnear, Allen Leech; Director: Morten Tyldum; Rating: ****Based on a true story, "The Imitation Game" is a tribute to Alan Turing, a man who under nerve-racking pressure helped shorten World War II by

Cumberbatch 'over the moon' with baby news - Jan 08,2015

Los Angeles, Jan 8 (IANS) Actor Benedict Cumberbatch is "over the moon" that his fiancee Sophie Hunter is pregnant with their first child.The “Imitation Game” star and theatre director Sophie Hunter, who got engaged in November, have confirmed they're set to welcome their first chi

Benedict Cumberbatch to soon become father - Jan 07,2015

London, Jan 7 (IANS) Actor Benedict Cumberbatch is set to become a father for the first time as his fiancee, Sophie Hunter is pregnant.Cumberbatch and Hunter announced their engagement at the end of 2014 and now there is further joy for the couple, reports femalefirst.co.uk.According to a sourc

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