Full Name = Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch; Profession=English actor and producer whose acclaimed work spans television, film, stage, and voice acting. Nationality=British (English), born to English television actors Timothy Carlton and Wanda Ventham and widely celebrated as a leading figure in contemporary British and global cinema; Born=19 July 1976 (he was born with “theater in his blood” to two working actors on this date in London); Birthplace=Hammersmith, London, England, United Kingdom (raised in London, with sources consistently citing Hammersmith in west London as his place of birth). Generation=Generation X (1976 birth year falls within the commonly accepted Generation X range of mid‑1960s to mid‑1970s or up to around 1980, placing him in this cohort of independent, tech‑adapted adults); Chinese Zodiac=Dragon (1976 is a Dragon year in the Chinese zodiac, with astro‑sources describing his chart specifically as Fire Dragon, a sign associated with charisma, authority, creativity, and powerful presence, traits often linked to his intense screen performances); Zodiac Sign=Cancer (born on 19 July, a date firmly in the Cancer range, and biographical and astrological references list his astrological sign as Cancer); Age in 2026 = 50 (born in 1976, he turns 50 on 19 July 2026, marking half a century in which he has become one of the most recognized actors of his generation); Marital Status= Married to English theatre director and playwright Sophie Hunter, whom he wed on 14 February 2015 at St Peter and St Paul’s Church in Mottistone on the Isle of Wight, and with whom he maintains a long‑term, high‑profile yet relatively private marriage that has become a stable anchor for his family life despite a demanding international career; Children: Three sons: Christopher “Kit” Carlton Cumberbatch (born 1 June 2015, named in part for his father Timothy Carlton), Hal Auden Cumberbatch (born 3 March 2017), and a third son, Finn Cumberbatch (born in 2019), all of whom he and Sophie Hunter describe as “extraordinary little human beings” and who have inspired him to pursue more child‑friendly projects and to enforce a “two‑week rule” so he is not away from his family for long periods; Cause of Death=Not applicable (living as of 2026, actively working in film and television and making public appearances alongside his wife and children); Description=Benedict Cumberbatch is an award-winning British actor who rose to international fame as the titular detective in the BBC series Sherlock (2010‑2017), where his sharply intelligent, emotionally complex portrayal of Sherlock Holmes drew global acclaim and a devoted fan base, and he has since become a major Hollywood and worldwide star through roles in films such as Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, War Horse, Star Trek Into Darkness, The Hobbit trilogy, and especially The Imitation Game, in which his depiction of mathematician and code-breaker Alan Turing earned him Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations and cemented his reputation for playing brilliant, morally layered characters. As part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he embodies the sorcerer Doctor Stephen Strange, debuting in Doctor Strange (2016) and reprising the role in blockbuster films like Thor: Ragnarok, Avengers: Infinity War, and other interconnected Marvel projects, bringing a mix of dry wit, vulnerability, and spiritual gravitas that aligns intriguingly with his Cancer Sun and Dragon‑year intensity from an astrological perspective. Beyond his screen work, Cumberbatch is known for significant stage performances, for example, in Hamlet and other major productions, and for lending his distinctive voice to narration and characters in radio, animation, and documentary projects, further broadening his cultural impact and creating a multi-layered public persona that blends classical theatre training with modern franchise stardom. Raised by working actors and recognized early by teachers as an exceptional talent, he studied at institutions including the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, then built a career marked by a balance of mainstream popularity and serious artistic recognition, reflected in his many awards and nominations across BAFTA, Emmy, Golden Globe, and Oscar categories. In interviews he often speaks about social causes, mental health, and his desire to choose roles that challenge audiences intellectually and emotionally, and his Gen X background combined with his Dragon and Cancer signatures resonates with themes of resilience, emotional depth, and creative leadership, making him not only one of the most famous people born on July 19 but also a rich subject for astrological and spiritual interpretation in any daily‑celebrity feature you might craft.