His best role yet? Benedict Cumberbatch the doting dad spotted cradling his baby son as he strolls with wife Sophie Hunter 

  • Cumberbatch welcomed his first son in June and was spotted in London
  • The 39-year-old is currently starring in the critically-acclaimed Hamlet 
  • He and his wife Sophie Hunter, 37, haven't announced the baby's name
  • The actor appeared every inch the doting father, cradling his baby son  

By Sam Creighton, Showbusiness Reporter For The Daily Mail

Published: 18:15 EST, 20 September 2015 | Updated: 02:45 EST, 21 September 2015

His nights might see him treading the boards in a critically acclaimed production of Hamlet.

But during the day, Benedict Cumberbatch has a far smaller audience to keep entertained.

The star, 39, welcomed his first son in June and was spotted cradling the baby and walking down the street with his wife Sophie Hunter, 37.

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The three of us: Actor Benedict Cumberbatch, 39, and his wife Sophie Hunter, 37, welcomed their first son in June

The three of us: Actor Benedict Cumberbatch, 39, and his wife Sophie Hunter, 37, welcomed their first son in June

Doting dad: Cumberbatch, who is currently starring in a critically-acclaimed production of Hamlet, was spotted out and about with his new baby in London

Doting dad: Cumberbatch, who is currently starring in a critically-acclaimed production of Hamlet, was spotted out and about with his new baby in London

He appeared every inch the doting father, with the baby resting peacefully on his shoulder. The fact they were both wearing blue outfits completed the picture.

While the name of the baby has not been officially released, it is reported to be Christopher Carlton Cumberbatch. Christopher was the name of the actor’s character in his TV adaptation of Parade’s End, while Carlton is a family middle name shared by Cumberbatch and his actor father Timothy.

Shortly after the birth, a spokesman for the couple said: ‘Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter are delighted to announce the arrival of their beautiful son.

‘We would kindly ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy during these next few precious weeks.’ 

Funny face: While the name of the baby has not been officially released, it is reported to be Christopher Carlton Cumberbatch

Funny face: While the name of the baby has not been officially released, it is reported to be Christopher Carlton Cumberbatch

Lineage: Christopher was the name of the actor’s character in his TV adaptation of Parade’s End, while Carlton is a family middle name shared by Cumberbatch and his actor father Timothy

Happy families: He appeared every inch the doting father, with the baby resting peacefully on his shoulder. The fact they were both wearing blue outfits completed the picture

Happy families: He appeared every inch the doting father, with the baby resting peacefully on his shoulder. The fact they were both wearing blue outfits completed the picture

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