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Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter have baby boy

A spokesman said The Imitation Game star and his director wife are "delighted to announce the arrival of their beautiful son."

Child born the day after actor was honoured by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to the arts

Sophie Hunter and Benedict Cumberbatch, seen here at the BAFTAs earlier this year, got married on Valentine's Day and have now had their first child. (Jonathan Short/Invision/AP)

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch and wife Sophie Hunter have become parents of a baby boy.

A spokesman said Saturday evening the couple is "delighted to announce the arrival of their beautiful son."

The baby was born the day after the 38-year old actor was honoured by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to the performing arts and charity.

Cumberbatch was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal of computer genius Alan Turing in The Imitation Game. He is also known for his work on the Sherlock TV series.

He and Hunter married earlier this year. She is an actress and director.