The Grinch
The actor is getting green and grumpy for the 2018 remake of The Grinch in theatres now.
Smaug in The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies
Cumberbatch is the voice behind a dangerous dragon named Smaug.
William Prince Ford in 12 Years a Slave
In the highly acclaimed film, the actor tells the story of a real-life Baptist minister, preacher and planter in pre-Civil War Louisiana.
Major Jamie Stewart in War Horse
Cumberbatch plays a brave leader of the British cavalry company on their mission to defeat Germany.
Little Charles Aiken in August: Osage County
Cumberbatch plays the son of Chris Cooper's character in the Oscar nominated film.
Khan in Star Trek: Into Darkness
The actor plays Kirk's arch nemesis, Khan, in the blockbuster hit.
Doctor Strange in Avengers: Infinity War
Cumberbatch plays Dr. Stephen Strange in the film series, a doctor struggling to come to terms with the loss of his hands.
Sherlock Holmes in Sherlock
Cumberbatch puts on his sleuthing hat in his role as brilliant consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes.
Alan Turing in The Imitation Game
The British actor plays a cryptanalyst who has been tasked with decrypting German intelligence codes during the Second World War.