VIDEO : Benedict Cumberbatch Is a Dad! Actor Welcomes First Child, a Baby Boy, With Sophie Hunter

Benedict Cumberbatch The 38-year-old Sherlock and The Imitation Game star and wife Sophie Hunter , a 37-year-old actress and director, have welcomed their first child, a baby boy, Cumberbatch's rep told " Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter are delighted to announce the arrival of their beautiful son," the outlets quoted the rep as saying in a statement. "We would kindly ask everyone to respect the family's privacy during these next few precious weeks.