Benedict Cumberbatch: The Biography

Description

Benedict Cumberbatch is an award-winning actor with a bright future. His portrayal of Sherlock Holmes and his role as the main antagonist in Star Trek Into Darkness have made him one of the biggest names in acting at the moment. Benedict Cumberbatch: The biography will tell his story so far, from the influence of his actor parents and his education at Harrow to his extraordinary success in the past few years. Including fascinating photographs that let us into the world of this great talent, including behind-the-scenes shots from his various television and film roles, this biography will explain the intriguing life of a man who has taken the world by storm.

Author description

Nigel Goodall is one of Britain's leading celebrity biographers and the author of over 20 books on some of the biggest names in show business. He was nominated for the first-ever non-fiction writing award for his biography of Winona Ryder, and many of his books, including biographies of Johnny Depp, David Tennant and Kylie Minogue, have become bestsellers throughout the world. He lives in Westham, East Sussex.

Table of contents

Introduction; Now; Childhood; Early Years; Breakthrough; Back on Stage; Sherlock; Frankenstein and Hollywood; Middle Earth; Return to Sherlock; The Big Time; Behind-the-Scenes; The Future.