Benedict Cumberbatch does ice bucket challenge SIX times

Since the ice bucket challenge went viral earlier this month, everyone from Justin Bieber to David Beckham has taken part in the stunt. Scroll down for video Up close and personal: A shirtless Benedict Cumberbatch gets soaked in the shower to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association The 38-year-old star kicked off his two-minute clip just like any other nomination video, sitting on a bench and discussing the imporantance of donating to the cause. He said: 'My name's Benedict Cumberbatch and I've been nominated to take the ice bucket challenge by Tom Hiddleston, Juno Temple, and Adelaide Clemens. Good sport: Benedict has become an ambassador for the Motor Neurone Disease Association Poker face: Benedict didn't flinch as the freezing water was poured over him Soaked through: The 38-year-old did let out a bovine bellowing noise, however 'Now it's in order to raise awareness for ALS, which is a form of Motor Neurone Disease, which has a devastating effect on people's lives, so please text and donate generously. Self-inflicted: The star poured water onto his own head from his helmet Double trouble: The poor Sherlock favourite was attacked with two buckets in rapid succession So far celebrities including Iggy Azalea, Nina Dobrev, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Chloe Moretz, Oprah Winfrey, Daisy Lowe and Victoria Beckham have volunteered for a soaking in a bid to raise cash for charities dedicated to researching the debilitating condition.