Benedict Cumberbatch

When you’re born into a family of actors, it isn’t surprising to pick up after your parents. Benedict Cumberbatch grew up around parents, who had both ventured into acting, and we can all agree that he inherited the brilliant talent from them.

The London-born actor started his theater career before landing his first film role in Tipping the Velvet before playing Sherlock Holmes in the television series Sherlock, which brought him worldwide recognition. It seems like the actor’s decision to follow in his folk’s footsteps has paid off, as he has over $40 million in his bank account today.