It's no secret that Hollywood stars Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch are pretty good friends. After all, the two stars spent years together on the crime drama Sherlock and their paths have frequently crossed in Hollywood. Both Freeman and Cumberbatch have starred in numerous blockbusters and both have established themselves as staples in the acting industry.
Today, we're taking a look at just how their current net worths compare. It's certainly no surprise that both actors are millionaires but exactly just how rich are they — and which actor can brag about being wealthier?
9 Both Actors Starred On The BBC Show 'Sherlock' From 2010 To 2017
Let's start off with the fact that both actors starred in the BBC crime show Sherlock. In it, Benedict Cumberbatch portrayed Sherlock Holmes while Martin Freeman played Dr. John Watson. The show ran for four seasons and it wrapped up in 2017. Besides the two actors, it also starred Rupert Graves, Una Stubbs, Mark Gatiss, Louise Brealey, Andrew Scott, and Amanda Abbington. Currently, Sherlock has a 9.1 rating on IMDb.
8 Before The Show, Benedict Cumberbatch Appeared In Movies Like 'Amazing Grace' And 'Hawking'
Prior to playing Sherlock Holmes, Benedict Cumberbatch appeared in movies like Hawking (2004), Amazing Grace (2006), Atonement (2007), The Other Boleyn Girl (2008), Creation (2009), and many more. While Cumberbatch was a known actor prior to the BBC crime drama, Sherlock definitely skyrocketed his fame.
7 While Martin Freeman Starred In The Mockumentary Show 'The Office'
Before playing Dr. John Watson on Sherlock, Martin Freeman was best known for starring in the British mockumentary sitcom The Office which ran from 2001 until 2003. In it, he portrayed Tim Canterbury and he starred alongside Ricky Gervais, Mackenzie Crook, Lucy Davis, Stirling Gallacher, Oliver Chris, Ralph Ineson, Patrick Baladi, Stacey Roca, and Elizabeth Berrington. Currently, the mockumentary sitcom has an 8.5 rating on IMDb.
6 Since His Fame With 'Sherlock', Cumberbatch Appeared In Movies Like 'Star Trek Into Darkness' And '12 Years A Slave'
After Sherlock premiered in 2010, Benedict Cumberbatch appeared in plenty of Hollywood blockbusters. Some of the most famous movies he appeared in in the past decade include Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), 12 Years a Slave (2013), The Fifth Estate (2013), The Imitation Game (2014), The Current War (2017), 1917 (2019), and The Courier (2020).
5 Both Actors Appeared In 'The Hobbit' Trilogy
Another project that both actors appeared in is The Hobbit trilogy. In the fantasy adventure movies, Martin Freeman played Bilbo Baggins while Benedict Cumberbatch portrayed Smaug and Sauron. Besides the two, the trilogy also starred Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Evangeline Lilly, Lee Pace, Luke Evans, James Nesbitt, Ken Stott, Stephen Fry, Cate Blanchett, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Elijah Wood, Orlando Bloom, and Andy Serkis.
The first movie The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey premiered in 2012, the second one The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug premiered in 2013, and the last one — The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies — premiered in 2014.
4 Freeman Was Also In The First Season Of The Show 'Fargo'
In 2014 fans got to see Martin Freeman play Lester Nygaard in the first season of the black comedy crime drama Fargo. Besides Freeman, the season also starred Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, Bob Odenkirk, Keith Carradine, Kate Walsh, Josh Close, Joey King, Brian Markinson, Kelly Holden Bashar, Tom Musgrave, Julie Ann Emery, and Rachel Blanchard. Currently, Fargo has an 8.9 rating on IMDb.
3 Both Stars Played Characters In The Marvel Cinematic Universe
Another thing the two stars have in common is that both of them play characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Benedict Cumberbatch played Dr. Stephen Strange in the movies Doctor Strange (2016), Thor: Ragnarok (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019) — and he will reprise the role in the upcoming movies Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022). Meanwhile, Martin Freeman played Everett K. Ross in the movies Captain America: Civil War (2016) and Black Panther (2018) and he is set to reprise the role in the upcoming movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022).
2 Martin Freeman Is Estimated To Have A Net Worth Of $20 Million
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Martin Freeman is currently estimated to have an impressive net worth of $20 million. A majority of the star's income comes from acting but some of it also comes from brand endorsements. For years the actor was the face of Vodafone and he would often appear in their commercials.
1 While Benedict Cumberbatch Is Worth Twice As Much — $40 Million
While Martin Freeman's net worth is certainly quite impressive his Sherlock costar Benedict Cumberbatch's net worth is even bigger. Yes, according to Celebrity Net Worth, Benedict Cumberbatch is currently estimated to be worth twice as much as Martin Freeman — in particular, the actor is estimated to have a net worth of $40 million. Most of Cumberbatch's income comes from acting, however, he did also narrate several documentaries for National Geographic and Discovery, as well as several audiobooks.
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