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7 very good reasons to love Benedict Cumberbatch

The Sherlock actor turns 38 today, so we must honour him.

Jul 19th 2014, 2:30 PM 4,120 Views 1 Comment

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BENEDICT Cumberbatch! The Sherlock actor turns 38 today.

How do we love you, Benedict? Let us count the ways.

1. He has a ridiculous name

Benedict Cumberbatch! Benedict Cumberbatch! Have you ever heard anything like it?

NY Special Screening of The Fifth Estate Source: Andy Kropa/AP/Press Association Images

Someone has even created a Benedict Cumberbatch Name Generator – yours truly’s is Snorkeldink Wafflesmack. Just rolls off the tongue.

2. He does a better-than-average Alan Rickman impression

Better than Jimmy Fallon’s, anyway. Sorry Jimmy :(

Source: The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon/YouTube

Also: Graham Norton. The man has a gift.

3. His fans think he looks like an otter

becumbsotter Source: redscharlach.tumblr.com

We’re not sure about that. But he thinks it’s funny anyway.

4. He’s a gas ticket

Remember this at the Oscars? Ah, Benedict.

Source: Max Clendaniel/YouTube

5. He once danced to Mo’ Money Mo’ Problems with Michael Fassbender

NEVER EVER FORGET THIS.

71st Annual Golden Globes Source: Todd Williamson/AP/Press Association Images

6. His voice is strangely soothing

Just listen to him reading these R Kelly lyrics.

Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live/YouTube

7. He’s Sherlock Holmes

giphy Source: Giphy

Few other actors could have brought the super sleuth into the 21st century so excellently.

Happy birthday, Benedict! We love you.

More: Irish Sherlock parody is Republic of Telly’s finest work yet>

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7 very good reasons to love Benedict Cumberbatch