In an interview with The Lady Cumberbatch magazine, he said that his parents, actors Wanda Ventsham and Timothy Carlton did not want their only offspring to go to their footsteps. They saved all to send Sons to private boarding school Harrow, one of the most prestigious educational institutions in England. Knowing about all the shortcomings of the acting profession, they dreamed that Benedict became a doctor or a lawyer. "They saved and saved to give the only son the best education. And I got it and still became an actor, "says the famous Briton.
According to Cumberbet, he still feel the feeling of guilt for disappointed parents. "To this day, one of the reasons why I get out of bed in the morning is the opportunity to make my family be proud of me," he added.
Parents Benedict in the series "Sherlock"
Recall that at the past Comic Con in San Diego Benedict Cumberbatch confirmed that he would return to the role of Dr. Strange. The new superhero blockbuster MARVEL will be released on May 7, 2021.