I had the privilege of being able to choose, or at least have the opportunity to work at, being anything but an… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
One of the best things about being an actor is that it's a meritocracy. — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
The armoury of having any academic education does not necessarily set you up for being a good or better actor. — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
We all want to escape our circumstances, don't we? Especially if you are an actor. — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
I love theatre, and you learn too much as an actor and enjoy too much of it not to want to go… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
As an actor, you are aware of how a role can seep into your real life. — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
There's no shame in stealing - any actor who says he doesn't is lying. You steal from everything. — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
Being a posh actor in England you cannot escape the class-typing from whatever side you look at it. — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
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… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
There's a huge raft of roles that actors in our culture perform, and you can see any one of about three Hamlets… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
Kevin Feige said to me: "I don't think we've ever put an actor through quite as much as this, physically and mentally."… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
[on BBC's Sherlock] It's a rare challenge, both for the audience and an actor, to take part in something with this level… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
As an actor, to be part of that story's [Marvel univerce ] terrific. I've enjoyed it so much as a fan and… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
Cumberbatch - it sounds like a fart in a bath, doesn't it? What a fluffy old name. I can never say it… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
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… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
[Role of Dr.Strange] gives me an excuse as an actor to be learning with my character, which is something you can do… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
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… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
When auditioning, I try to imagine that I'm the only person that they [directors] are seeing that day because it can be… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
I had parents who were working actors, who did really well in their careers, but it was a living. So it was… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
I feel that TV and film feed off each other well. It's more in the perception of the viewer than it is… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share Image
It's the same thing, I think, whether it's breathing or meditation or yoga. And running is a great way of doing it. — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share
Being someone who is of our sensual reality, Stephen Strange has a lifestyle, he has a sexuality, he's materialistic. — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share
If you have an over-preoccupation with perception and trying to please people's expectations, then you can go mad. — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share
Being on set is quite difficult, because it's so big and you've got to try and relax, which isn't easy when you know you're… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share
I know that might sound perverse because I played Julian Assange but, honestly, I don't think it would be fair for me to judge… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share
I think playing any iconic role when you're stepping into big shoes, into the shadow of people who have come before you and you… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share
[While voicing cartoons] you have to lose your sanity and inhibitions and any kind of dignity and just throw yourself around a bit. — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share
I'm not very geeky. I'm quite homespun. I would say I'm more modern rustic than gadget-orientated. I like woollen things and log fires and… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share
This is an odd profession, and sometimes people get jealous, but I haven't really experienced any of that. Everyone's been really happy for me,… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share
I think with any characterization there's a point where you empathize, no matter how much of a deviance his or her actions may be… — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share
You have to sometimes just run with the problem rather than trying to solve it with hi-tech wizardry and lots of planning. — Benedict Cumberbatch Copy Share
![“[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.” quote by Benedict Cumberbatch](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/c03/benedict-cumberbatch-1156_actors_on-bbc-s-sherlock-it-s-a-rare-challenge_2442916.jpg)
![“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.” quote by Benedict Cumberbatch](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/dfb/benedict-cumberbatch-1156_actors_as-an-actor-to-be-part-of-that-story-s-m_1668625.jpg)
![“[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…” quote by Benedict Cumberbatch](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/43a/benedict-cumberbatch-1156_actor_role-of-dr-strange-gives-me-an-excuse-as_2506107.jpg)
![“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…” quote by Benedict Cumberbatch](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/b66/benedict-cumberbatch-1156_actors_when-auditioning-i-try-to-imagine-that-i_1350715.jpg)
