He’s depicted the world’s most famous detective and become a star in his own right. He also is emotional and sensitive, saying: “I'm a Prince of Wales Trust ambassador, so I'm all about giving youth an education, a voice and a chance to not take the wrong road.” A classic ______.

Interesting fact:

Benedict Cumberbatch may depict characters known for their cold rationality, but the actor has a spiritual side. As a teen, he taught English to Tibetan monks. The experience instilled in him an appreciation for the reflective life. He said: “To feel very alive to your environment, to know what you are part of, to understand what is going on in your peripheral vision and behind you, as well as in front you. That definitely came from that (experience).”