I'm definitely not as knowledgeable as you when it comes to the subject of Sherlock Holmes, I can see why you decided to put Benedict Cumberbatch a step lower on the ladder.
His comments aside, I'm actually a bit surprised he wasn't higher up in the first place. Who are your #2 and #3?

BTW - whilst on the subject... I still can't get myself to watch the US-version of Sherlock. I tried, but the actor playing SH just doesn't look the part!