Benedict Cumberbatch has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, ing the long list of iconic names on the boulevard. Cumberbatch is a household name throughout the entertainment industry, being on the scene since 1999. He made his breakthrough in 2004, playing Stephen Hawking in the television movie Hawking, where he was straightaway nominated for a BAFTA award. It was not until 2010 that he made himself the household name that he is today, after starring in the critically acclaimed Sherlock. In 2014, the role landed him an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries. The show ended after season 4 in 2017, but the British actor teased that season 5 could happen in the future.
Since Sherlock, Cumberbatch has been seen more on the big screen, starring in many high-profile film franchises like Peter Jackson's The Hobbit film series and J. J. Abrams' Star Trek Into Darkness, as well as Steve McQueen's biographical drama 12 Years a Slave in the same year. In addition to his Emmy win in 2014, Cumberbatch hit another career milestone when he portrayed Alan Turing in The Imitation Game. His role as the British cryptographer earned him nominations for Best Actor at the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and Academy Awards. The talented actor then ed the MCU in 2016 as Doctor Strange and has been playing the Master of the Mystic Arts ever since, recently starring in the record-breaking Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Variety recently shared a video of Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige presenting Cumberabtch his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star, with J. J. Abrams also being at the presentation. His star is the 2,714th since its completion in 1961 with the original 1,558 stars. Feige honors the British actor, even jokingly calling him the "actor with the busiest schedule in the world." The Marvel Studios president then calls the actor's spot on the famous boulevard a "well-deserved place in history."
There is no shock at all to Cumberbatch's inclusion on the famous boulevard alongside some of history's biggest names. Being one of the most talented and recognized actors of the 21st century, Cumberbatch fully deserves his place there for his contribution to the film industry. His talents showed in his latest film, The Power of the Dog, with his hard work being rewarded with an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. Cumberbatch's dedication went as far as not showering on set, just to help him get into character, a full testament to his commitment to his role.
One of the busiest men in Hollywood, Cumberbatch has revealed that he would love to delve into directing after acting. There is no doubt that he will be just as successful behind the screen as he is in front of it, given the man's many talents. Cumberbatch's next film will be the highly anticipated Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which will be coming to theatres in May of this year.
Source: Variety
