40 times the internet fell in love with Benedict Cumberbatch
Celebrate the Sherlock star's 40th birthday with the memorable moments that cemented his place in our hearts
Published: Tuesday, 19 July 2016 at 7:24 am
15. When he reminded everyone there were more important things than the set of Sherlock

14. When he *almost* revealed how Sherlock survived that fall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9t0nJtwtRGw
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13. When Simon Pegg tricked him into protecting himself with 'neutron cream'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbsdlWOOtTc
12. When he got an invite to the Wimbledon final and took his dad

11. The time a journalist showed him the otter meme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO4GK8T7WSs
10. When he and Martin Freeman looked THIS happy to start work on Sherlock

9. When he likened his name to a "fart in a bath"

8. When he was first out of his seat at the chance to present a Golden Globe with Jennifer Aniston
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmeDaLhFnzA
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7. When he busted a move on the set of Star Trek
6. This bromance. Always.

5. When he got bored on a plane and did the Harlem Shake with his fingers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB5-9lglYy8
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