Benedict Cumberbatch awarded CBE

Benedict Cumberbatch, who gained considerable fame after starring in BBC’s hit TV series, Sherlock, was honoured by the Queen yesterday (Tuesday 10th November).

The 39 year old actor, who has just finished playing the title role in Hamlet at the Barbican Theatre in London, was awarded a CBE for his services to the performing arts and charities.

As well as his acting credentials, Cumberbatch has been a big supporter of Save The Children and during his performances at the Barbican, he would give nightly speeches after the show, asking for donations to Save The Children. During his Hamlet run, he helped to raise more than £150,000.

After attending Buckingham palace, Cumberbatch said to a reporter “It has been a fantastic response from the public who come to that theatre who raised a hell of a lot of money.”

Benedict Cumberbatch, who is currently in the process of filming new Marvel movie, Dr Strange, due to be released in November next year, said he wanted to do more charity work next year, when he has break from acting.

Cumberbatch also commented on the ‘flak’ he received about his appeal at the Barbican. The actor said “I don’t think I have. If I have that’s news to me and that’s not the news I’m interested in.” He also said “It is not an abnormal activity for someone to appeal at the end of a night’s performance for something that is affecting our world. I have not done anything unusual.”

 Benedict Cumberbatch will also make a return to our TV screens on January 1st 2016 as Sherlock Holmes.