Benedict Cumberbatch has a star on the Walk of Fame

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch (45) unveiled a star plaque with his name on Hollywood’s “Walk of Fame” on Monday. This is an “extraordinary honor,” said the Brit, visibly moved, in front of hundreds of fans and photographers. He received the 2,714. Plaque on the famous sidewalk in Los Angeles. Cumberbatch rose to fame with the TV series Sherlock and his superhero role as Doctor Strange.

As guest speakers, director JJ Abrams (“Star Trek Into Darkness”) and Marvel producer Kevin Feige praised the actor’s achievements. Cumberbatch also struck a serious note during the ceremony. He spoke regarding Corona victims, the climate crisis and the war in Ukraine. He wants to show his support for the people of Ukraine, but also for the people of Russia who are rebelling once morest their rulers. “We must act,” said the actor. Everyone can do something, such as supporting human rights organizations or putting pressure on politicians, the Brit appealed.

Cumberbatch is in the Oscar race at the end of March as the lead actor in the western drama “The Power of the Dog”. In 2015, the Briton was nominated at the Academy Awards for his leading role in the drama “The Imitation Game – A Top Secret Life”.