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Benedict cumberbatch stars in a passion project, adapted from the critically praised novels by edward st. Benedict cumberbatch list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Benedict cumberbatch punched a journalist to defend keira knightleys honour news of the sherlock stars strong reaction to one reporters uncouth remark comes after. A drama documenting the life and work of the theoretical physicist professor stephen hawking who, despite being diagnosed with motor neurone disease at the age of 21, has galvanized the scientific world with his groundbreaking work on the nature of the universe. Benedict cumberbatch heads to 19th century america in the current war. With benedict cumberbatch, michael brandon, tom hodgkins, christian rubeck. The full version of the 2004 bbc television film hawking, starring benedict cumberbatch in the title role, is available on youtube. Stephen hawking has taken his place among britains greatest scientists with the burial of his ashes in westminster abbey, between the graves of charles darwin and isaac newton. Alan, played by benedict cumberbatch, is most unwillingly hired by commander alastair denniston to work with the countrys mental giants in 1939 to crack the germans enigma code which changes on a regular basis. Bbc drama which tells us how it changes the life of a young cosmologist steven william hawking from 1963. Benedict cumberbatch says his managers are on the verge of a nervous breakdown he is one of hollywoods most sought after stars at the moment and it seems the demand is taking its toll on. Benedict was awarded a golden nymph award for his performance and was also nominated for a bafta award for best actor in 2004.
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His first west end theatre performance was as george tesman in sir richard eyres revival of hedda gabler in 2005. Benedict cumberbatch may be up for an oscar in 2018. South pacific narrator 2009 the turning point guy burgess 2009. It stars benedict cumberbatch as hawking and premiered in the uk in april 2004 the film received acclaim, with critics particularly lauding cumberbatchs performance. Both were actors so he studied the dramatic arts at manchester university. Stephen hawkings dazzling life becomes a movie, but what. Bbc drama which tells us how it changes the life of a young cosmologist steven william hawking from 1963 when. Benedict cumberbatch abc book this is the best thing ever the fact that this is a living, breathing publication is not only staggering but lovely. The movie stars benedict cumberbatch, michael brandon and tom hodgkins in pivotal roles. Ironically, in 2004, cumberbatch also played stephen hawking in a bbc tv movie, hawking, which redmayne claimed he didnt watch to get any sort of inspiration, and shame on redmayne for that. Benedict cumberbatch, who played hawking in a 2004 bbc drama hawking, gave a reading on wisdom as the ashes of the renowned physicist were.
But first up is his extraordinary, heartbreaking and uplifting portrayal of stephen hawking in the theory of everything on playing hawking after great. We know from the end of series two he staged his death, he was out of the game but. Cumberbatch, whose alan turing biopic the imitation game also premiered at tiff to best actor buzz, hasnt seen his friend redmaynes take on hawking, but his expectations are high. Benedict cumberbatch on why he cant talk about star trek into darkness source. Films, fame, fans ebook written by lynnette porter. Benedict cumberbatch full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. He first performed for the new shakespeare company at open air theatre, regents park for two seasons. Fans hoping to catch sherlock star benedict cumberbatch in the ultimate shakespearean role of hamlet will have their chance from 10am today the english actor, 38, will take the lead in the. Painted with words vincent van gogh broadcasting press guilds awards best actor awarded for sherlock and van gogh 2010 small island bernard 2009 nominated for a bafta award for best supporting actor. He later portrayed george tesman in richard eyres revival of hedda gabler 2005. A drama documenting the life and work of the theoretical physicist professor stephen hawking who, despite being diagnosed with motor neurone disease at the age of 21, has galvanized the scientific world with his groundbreaking work on the nature of the. Hawking is a bbc television film about stephen hawkings early years as a phd student at cambridge university, following his search for the beginning of time, and his struggle against motor neuron disease. Even though his contributions to the field of science have been remarkable, the worlds best physicist, stephen hawking hasnt been awarded a nobel prize yet. Excellent performance by benedict cumberbatch which won the golden nymph.
Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. There are equal amounts of pleasure, humour and sadness, creating a portrait of a mans life in the space of a two disc set. His voice has been rather popularly described by caitlin moran, in the times, as being reminiscent of a jaguar hiding in a cello cumberbatchs credits date back to 2001, and some of his betterknown work includes roles as stephen hawking in the bbc drama hawking. The legendary scientist, who had for more than 50 years battled amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, died at the age of 76 in march. Paul slippery hugh laurie, a fortysomething doctor, lives with.
List of benedict cumberbatch performances wikipedia. Released 2004, hawking stars benedict cumberbatch, michael brandon, lisa dillon, che cartwright the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 30 min, and received a. Benedict cumberbatch does an emotional and heart quickening performance of an 18th century aristocrat travelling on a long journey of self discovery. Hawking 2004 before he played an iconic villain or a famous detective, cumberbatch played theoretical physicist, cosmologist and great mind stephen. It follows stephens early life as a phd student following his quest for the big bang theory while struggling with the onset of motor neurone disease. Since the last series of sherlock aired, perfectly nice and law abiding ladies have been feverishly pirating copies of the reichenbach fall and posting dreamy gifs of its climatic moments on tumblr. Learn the abcs with benedict cumberbatch learn the abcs with benedict cumberbatch my only. Released 2004, hawking stars benedict cumberbatch, michael brandon, lisa dillon, che cartwright the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 30 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic. Top 10 benedict cumberbatch performances voicetube.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read benedict cumberbatch, transition completed. A number of people, including benedict cumberbatch, who played a physicist in a bbc drama, and astronaut tim peake will pay tribute. Hawking benedict cumberbatch michael brandon lisa dillon 2004 stephen hawking benedict cumberbatch contracts a degenerative disease while a doctoral student, but goes on to achieve worldwide acclaim as a physic. The title role of sherlock holmes is played by benedict cumberbatch, whose other film credits include hawking,amazing grace, and atonement. Benedict cumberbatch leads tributes to stephen hawking as.
In november, focus features will release a new movie, the theory of everything, which describes what happened to the young physicist stephen hawking back when he was a student, newly in love, not. Benedict timothy carlton cumberbatch cbe born 19 july 1976 is an english actor and film producer who has performed in film, television, theatre and radio. Official trailer for hawking with benedict cumberbatch. The series is directed by philip martin and written by peter moffat. Benedict cumberbatch as stephen hawking only human but still a genius. Benedict timothy carlton cumberbatch born 19 july 1976 is an english film, television and theatre actor, voice artist and producer. Benedict cumberbatch shared star trek secrets with stephen. An unauthorised performance biography ebook written by lynnette porter. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read benedict cumberbatch, in transition. Benedict cumberbatch appeared as stephen hawking in hawking the highly acclaimed drama which portrayed hawking s early years at university.
Though eddie redmaynes oscarwinning turn in the theory of everything has since overshadowed it, cumberbatchs take on the famed scientist, given ten years before redmaynes, is a standout piece of dedicated acting in its own right. His work in atonement drew the attention of moffat and gatiss, who targeted cumberbatch for the role. If the movie buffs flock to the cinema hall for the imitation games trust us it is only for cumberbatch. English actor benedict cumberbatch has performed in many films, television series, theatre productions, and recorded lines for various radio programs, narrations and video games. Benedict cumberbatch benedict cumberbatch benedict cumberbatch benedict cumberbatch his first big breakthrough role.
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