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Benedict Cumberbatch, born in July 1976, is a talented voice actor from the United Kingdom. Renowned for his distinctive voice and exceptional acting skills, he has participated in numerous renowned voice-over projects in the film and television industry.

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“One of the best things about being an actor is that it's a meritocracy.”

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“There's no shame in stealing - any actor who says he doesn't is lying. You steal from everything.”

Lying Actors Shame Stealing

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“I love theatre, and you learn too much as an actor and enjoy too much of it not to want to go back a lot.”

Want Actors Enjoy Too Much Theatre

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“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.”

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“It's difficult because nothing's preordained by plan and you can't control it. That's one of those joys and thrills and nerve-racking realities of being an actor. A lot has to do with luck, no matter what your talent or contribution can be.”

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“When auditioning, I try to imagine that I'm the only person that they [directors] are seeing that day because it can be overwhelming, in the same sense that it could be overwhelming if you try to fulfil everyone's expectations rather than the people closest to you in the creative process, be it your director, or fellow actors and the writers. So, that's kind of it - I try to trick myself into believing that no one has ever gone there before.”

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“I had parents who were working actors, who did really well in their careers, but it was a living. So it was a reality for me growing up; it wasn't a fantasy. It wasn't sitting there going, "I want to be adored." It wasn't that at all. Not to say that the screams of fans aren't a smile-raiser, but that was never the pull for me.”

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“[Role of Dr.Strange] gives me an excuse as an actor to be learning with my character, which is something you can do authentically - I'm not a martial arts expert, I'm certainly no sorcerer, so all these things, the movement of the body, the physicality, the changes he goes through mentally and physically, obviously we're not shooting in sequence, but it's a great part.”

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“I feel that TV and film feed off each other well. It's more in the perception of the viewer than it is of the actor.”

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“Kevin Feige said to me: "I don't think we've ever put an actor through quite as much as this, physically and mentally." I'll wear that as a badge of honour. It was endless.”

Thinking Said Actors Endless Honour Kevin Badges

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“What's not to look forward to? It's like all the actors in all of the films. It's difficult to get Martin Freeman and I in a room together. Imagine what it's like to get myself, Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr., Elizabeth Olsen... these extraordinary actors who all have careers outside the Marvel Universe.”

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“As an actor, to be part of that story's [Marvel univerce ] terrific. I've enjoyed it so much as a fan and now I'm getting to have a go myself.”

Stories Actors Fans Enjoyed Terrific

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“[on BBC's Sherlock] It's a rare challenge, both for the audience and an actor, to take part in something with this level of intelligence and wit. You have to really enjoy it. It's a form of mental and physical gymnastics.”

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“Cumberbatch - it sounds like a fart in a bath, doesn't it? What a fluffy old name. I can never say it on a Monday morning. When I became an actor, Mum wasn't keen on me keeping it.”

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“I'm aware of the power of looks. I've wanted to play roles that have gone to much better-looking people and you just think 'Oh well, that's the pin up guy's an actor like my friend James Mcavoy, who's gorgeous on screen. I'm not that. But at least I don't have to worry about taking precious care of my face because it's my commodity. That's a great freedom. I'm not afraid of being heinous for the sake of a part”

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“As an actor, you are aware of how a role can seep into your real life.”

Real Actors Roles Real Life

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“Being a posh actor in England you cannot escape the class-typing from whatever side you look at it.”

Looks Actors Sides Class England Typing Posh

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“I had the privilege of being able to choose, or at least have the opportunity to work at, being anything but an actor.”

Able Actors Opportunity Privilege

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“The armoury of having any academic education does not necessarily set you up for being a good or better actor.”

Doe Actors Academic Academic Education

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“We all want to escape our circumstances, don't we? Especially if you are an actor.”

Ifs Want Actors Circumstances

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About the Author

Born: July 19, 1976
Known for: Voice Actor
Quotes: 275

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