He recently showed his generous side as he helped raise money for the The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity during the 6th annual Bloomberg Tradebook Charity Day.
And Benedict Cumberbatch looked concentrated in a yellow taxi in east London as he filmed scenes for Sky Atlantic series Patrick Melrose on Saturday.
The actor is set to both star and executive produce the mini-series, which is centred on a lothario who tackles substance abuse as a result of a difficult childhood.
Focused: Benedict Cumberbatch, 41, looks concentrated in a yellow taxi in east London as he filmed scenes for Sky Atlantic series Patrick Melrose on Saturday
Benedict is seated at the back of a New York cab as he rested his face by his fist.
The Edward St Aubyn TV adaptation will based on a different book from the novel series, which will cover the protagonist’s life.
This will not be the 41-year-old’s first time going behind the scenes, as he launched an independent production company in 2013.
Talented: The actor is set to both star and executive produce the mini-series, which is centred on a lothario who tackles substance abuse as a result of a difficult childhood
Lights, camera, action: Crew members surrounded the taxi as they filmed scenes for the Edward St Aubyn TV adaptation
On set: Benedict is seated at the back of a New York inspired cab as he rested his face by his fist
This followed Benedict’s charitable work at the The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity during the 6th annual Bloomberg Tradebook Charity Day on Thursday.
As he dialled in for the charity day, Benedict opted for an alternative to his trademark style as he rocked an anorak which could easily have belonged to Britpop icon Liam Gallagher in his Nineties heyday.
For a good cause: Benedict Cumberbatch helped raise money for the 6th annual Bloomberg Tradebook Charity Day on Thursday
Benedict joined the global event, which took place in four destinations – London, Sao Paul, New York and Hong Kong, where he debuted his funky style.
The actor and a host of other celebrities joined Bloomberg employees and clients on the trading floor to help raise money and awareness for worthy charities.
While he was surrounded by suited and booted traders, Benedict himself was borrowing from Nineties icon Liam Gallagher in an oversized anorak.
The Doctor Strange star was joined by a family friend, actress Siobhan Hewlett, whose soap star mother, Therese McMurray was diagnosed with a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma back in 2010 and is receiving treatment at The Royal Marsden.
Rock star? As he dialled in for the charity day, Benedict opted for an entirely different look to his trademark style as he rocked an anorak which could easily have belonged to Britpop icon Liam Gallagher in his Nineties heyday
Picture time: Siobhan and Cumberbatch posed for a picture as they participated in raising money for the cause
Siobhan said: ‘Without The Royal Marsden my mum wouldn’t be here. I’m permanently amazed and overwhelmed by the impeccable level of care and love from everyone at the hospital.’
Benedict spent time at the hospital supporting Thérèse while she received chemotherapy treatment.
Thérèse stated that Royal Marsden provides compassionate care and she was treated impeccable well saying ‘you’re treated as a person and not a number’.
She explained: ‘The expertise of the medical team have both saved and extended my life, which allows me to work, live and enjoy quality time with my family and friends.
I know that however uncertain my future is, I am in the very best place.”
Hard at work: The 41-year-old actor and a range of other celebrities joined Bloomberg employees in trading activities to raise money and awareness for worthy causes
The Royal Marsden Charity raises money to ensure that excellent care is provided to cancer patients by raising money solely to support the hospital.
It also makes sure that nurses, doctors and research are at an exceptional standard – providing and developing life saving treatments, used across the UK and globally.
Siobhan added: ‘Sadly cancer is becoming more and more common so it’s vital that more research is carried out into this disease.
‘The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity funds research that is revolutionising cancer treatment.
Quirky! People dressed up in fancy dress as they participated in the event – with one employee dressing up as the famous Sherlock Holmes himself
‘The hospital’s researchers are recognised worldwide for their work which is improving the lives of patients with cancer, both at The Royal Marsden and across the world.’
The charity never rests as they are always finding new, innovative ways to fund state-of-the art equipment and ground-breaking research to create the best patient environments for cancer patients.
Benedict also praised the charity remarking that the standards of the charity are acknowledged and ‘respected’ all over the world.
‘Whenever I have visited friends or relatives I’ve experienced the exemplary teams of highly skilled staff that treat their patients as people not statistics.
‘That has a positive impact on the patient but also on their families, friends and loved ones. It’s an honour to be helping them raise funds to continue their brilliant work. ‘