Urgent:Benedict Cumberbatch Rushed to the Hospital in a Critical Condition Following his studies in drama at Manchester University, the actor went on to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art to further his education and training in the industry. There, he obtained a master of fine arts degree in classical acting for the professional theater. Benedict and Sophie Hunter revealed the news of their first child's birth—a son—on June 13. After 17 years of dating, the pair was married on Valentine's Day on the English island of Wight. Four months later, their son was born. Cumberbatch went to Harrow School in England for his high school education. During his time there, he created oil paintings and received a scholarship for art. According to The Telegraph, Cumberbatch has contributed a number of modest self-portraits to charity auctions since he rose to fame as an actor. Paraphrase