Benedict Cumberbatch: Parents discouraged my ridiculous choice of occupation

‘Parents discouraged my ridiculous choice of occupation’ – Benedict Cumberbatch (Ian West/ PA)

Benedict Cumberbatch says he was inspired to be an actor after seeing his mother perform but was discouraged from the “ridiculous choice of occupation” by his parents.

The Sherlock star said he was happy not to have been a child actor but was now “thrilled” to share his work with his parents, who are both actors.