United Kingdom, Sept. 13 -- Benedict Cumberbatch likes to "disguise" himself when he's out in public with his family so they can have their "privacy".

The Sherlock star is married to actress/director Sophie Hunter and they are parents to three sons and Benedict, 49, admits he doesn't want to draw attention to them when they are out and about admitting he loves Halloween because he can wear a mask without looking strange.

During an appearance on the Dish podcast, he explained: "My favourite is Halloween. I went as [Star Wars character] Chewbacca last year and it was just great.

"I was dancing along to the music that a Michael Jackson impersonator was playing, but I couldn't really see where I was.

"The Michael Jackson impersonator was ...