Benedict Cumberbatch became a breakout star with the BBC miniseries ‘Sherlock,’ followed by appearances in Steven Spielberg‘s ‘War Horse’ and an upcoming part in ‘Star Trek Into Darkness.’ In today’s Way Back When, we explore his pre-fame roles.
FIELDS OF GOLD
Benedict Cumberbatch’s first role was in the TV movie ‘Fields of Gold,’ which explored the effects of genetically modified crops and big pharmaceutical companies — you know, stuff that’s really bad for you. In it, Cumberbatch plays Jeremy, a reporter:
SILENT WITNESS
The BBC series ‘Silent Witness’ has been on the air since 1996, making it the British answer to ‘CSI’ or something. Cumberbatch plays forensic student Warren Reid in this two-parter about a body found decomposing in the wall of an old factory building, and a simultaneous break-in on the school campus resulting in the theft of drugs.
FORTYSOMETHING
Cumberbatch plays the son of Hugh Laurie in this miniseries, about a 40-something doctor who lives with his wife and three sex-obsessed sons. Cumberbatch plays sex-obsessed son Rory, who has sex-obsessed problems or something.
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