Benedict Cumberbatch's Best Movies

With today marking his 37th birthday and the recent announcement of an Emmy nomination for his role in the miniseries Parade's End, it's a big week for Benedict Cumberbatch, one of our favorite British geeks. While his popularity grew with his turn as the "sociopathic" detective Sherlock Holmes — a show that made its Comic-Con panel debut today — we can't help but love him for the spotlight he's shining on the rest of geek pop culture. Take a look at how the actor makes geek so chic.