Second generation star

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FAMILY

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GENETICALLY GIFTED

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Multi Talented

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He went a bit "strange" in 2015

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He doubted being sherlock holmes

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Yes. Benedict Cumberbatch was honoured with the Commander of the British Empire award by Queen Elizabeth II herself at the Buckingham Palace in 2015.

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