Hal Auden Cumberbatch (born March 3, 2017) is the second son of Benedict Cumberbatch, the British actor, and his wife, Sophie Hunter.

Hal Auden’s father needs very little introduction, at least to Marvel Cinematic Universe enthusiasts, as he is the actor who portrayed the character Doctor Strange in the 2016 movie Doctor Strange and its 2022 sequel Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. This article will however not focus on the actor but rather on his son. Here’s all you need to know about Hal Auden Cumberbatch.

Hal Auden Cumberbatch is just 6 Years Old

Hal Auden Cumberbatch is 6 years old. The British celebrity kid was born in London, England, United Kingdom, on March 3, 2017. His birth sign is Pisces, and he belongs to the Caucasian ethnic group. By birth, Hal Auden is also a British citizen who gets to enjoy all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities one is entitled to.

Hal Auden was named after the Shakespearean character Henry V who was nicknamed Hal in one of the author’s books about the former English Monarch. He got his middle name Auden from the American poet W.H. Auden and as a tribute to his father’s close friend, Tom Hiddleston.

For emphasis, Hal Auden Cumberbatch is the son of multiple award-winning actor Benedict Cumberbatch, whom he had with his wife Sophie Hunter.

Hal Auden Cumberbatch’s Parents are Prominent Names in Hollywood

Hal Auden Cumberbatch’s parents are both prominent figures in the American movie industry. His father was born Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch on July 19, 1976, in the London district of Hammersmith, at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital to actors Timothy Carlton (full name: Timothy Carlton Congdon Cumberbatch) and Wanda Ventham.

He was raised in the borough of Kensington and Chelsea, alongside a half-sister named Tracy Peacock, who was a product of his mother’s first marriage. He completed his secondary education at Harrow School, and then took a gap year which saw him teaching English at a Tibetan monastery in India.

Afterward, he then attended the Victoria University of Manchester, where he acquired a degree in drama. He further trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and obtained an MA in classical acting.

Hal Auden’s father has been active in the movie industry for over two decades now, officially beginning his acting career in 1998. Most of his notable roles include portraying the character Sherlock Holmes in the British mystery crime drama TV series Sherlock from 2010 to 2017.

His role as Doctor Strange in the Marvel movie of the same name in 2016 set him up as one of Marvel’s superheroes. He has picked up several awards and recognitions for his masterful portrayal of his craft as an actor including a Primetime Emmy Award, an AACTA award, and a British Academy Television Award among several others. He has also been nominated for a lot more.

Hal Auden Cumberbatch’s mother, Sophie Hunter was born Sophie Irene Hunter, on March 16, 1978, to Anna Katharine née Gow and Charles Rupert. Her parents later divorced but before then, they managed to give her two younger brothers, Timothy and Patrick. She also has two half-siblings named Lily-Rose and Samuel from her father’s second marriage.

While her showbiz career may not be as prominent as her husband’s, Sophie Hunter is a theatre director, former actress, and singer. She has directed and starred in several theatre, television, and film projects including Hamlet (2005), Mumbai Calling (2007), Macbeth (2008), Torchwood (2009), Enron (2010), and Sleep No More (2011), among others.