Top 5 Benedict Cumberbatch Performances

After his movie, The Imitation Game won both mass critical acclaim and the Viewers Choice award at the Toronto International Film Festival, it now appears that the career of Benedict Cumberbatch has gone big time. Winner of Closer to the Edge's 2013 Male Star of the Year, the path to fame hasn't been a straight forward one. After solid appearances in movie such as Starter for 10 and TV's Small Island, he was very much a supporting player. But after some careful choices, B.C has now stepped into the limelight and as a result we now have one of the hottest British talents for some time! Here's a reminder of the roles that pushed him towards success.

Sherlock 

For the last three seasons, we have been glued to our TV screen for this version of Sherlock Holmes. Impressively bordering between brilliance and utter insanity as the famed 'consulting detective', Cumberbatch gives a great portrayal of a man who among his constantly ticking mind is barely keeping a lid on a dark and convoluted persona. But its the suaveness that he brings to the role that makes him so memorable and with it he brings a sense of humor that is truly unique and in places, makes him seem human! This would pave the way to B.C's path to glory.

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy 

In one of his more recent supporting roles, Cumberbatch shone brightly as Peter Guillam in Tomas Alfredsson's adaptation of John Le Carre's book. A less showy role than he is accustom to, but his impact was still felt greatly and Guillam proves to be key to operation. But its his secrecy about himself that provides some of the real tension and he comes across a man whose fear is ever increasing in the spy world, but he is willing to stand by his word to make the breakthrough needed.
 

Star Trek: Into Darkness 

As fallen Star Fleet officer John Harrison, Benedict was one of last years most memorable villains. Conjuring up a great sense of lurking menace, this man is a force to be reckoned with and one of the most slippery captives you ever wish to keep locked up! Constantly throughout JJ Abrams movie he foils Kirk and friends. But it was Cumberbatch's brilliant and emotionally powerful acting during the movies well known reveal that cemented his place among the rising elite.

The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug 

Here is proof that Cumberbatch doesn't need to be presence for his force to be felt! His voice alone brings to life the mythical Smaug the Dragon. Through his rasping and deep tones, he creates a magnificent unease and this contributes to Smaug having a more rounded yet greedy personality that is seldom seen in Blockbusters and has been one of the highlights of Peter Jackson' return to Middle Earth.

Atonement 

In a earlier and smaller role, Cumberbatch demonstrated his potential ability as the charmingand creepy Chocolate entrepreneur Paul Marshall. Restricted to just one key scene, Cumberbatch takes the opportunity with both hands and delivers a charismatic yet ominous appearance that gives a key indicator of the role he will play in the life changing events later on.