Best known as Q in the James Bond films, as Norman Scott in ‘A Very English Scandal’, and as the voice of Paddington Bear.
Films
- Paddington in PeruPaddington Bear (voice)2024
- Women TalkingAugust Epp2022
- No Time to DieQ2021
- The Electrical Life of Louis WainLouis Wain2021
- SurgeJoseph2020
- Little JoeChris2019
- Paddington 2Paddington Bear (voice)2017
- The LobsterLimping Man2015
- SpectreQ2015
- PaddingtonPaddington Bear (voice)2014
- SkyfallQ2012
- Cloud AtlasRobert Frobisher / …2012
- Bright StarJohn Keats2009
- I’m Not ThereArthur2007
- Perfume: The Story of a MurdererJean-Baptiste Grenouille2006
TV shows
- This EnglandDominic Cummings2022
- A Very English ScandalNorman Scott2018
- London SpyDanny Holt2015
- The HourFreddie Lyon2011-2012
- Criminal JusticeBen Coulter2008
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About Ben Whishaw
Ben Whishaw is a highly acclaimed English actor, known for his versatility across stage and screen. He won a BAFTA and an Emmy for his role in ‘A Very English Scandal’ and has become a defining Q in the modern Bond franchise. His career spans independent films, major blockbusters, and groundbreaking television.
FAQs
What is Ben Whishaw best known for?
He is widely known for playing Q in the James Bond films (Skyfall, Spectre, No Time to Die), for his BAFTA-winning role as Norman Scott in the BBC series A Very English Scandal, and for voicing Paddington Bear.
Has Ben Whishaw won a BAFTA?
Yes, he won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Norman Scott in A Very English Scandal (2018). He also won a Primetime Emmy Award for the same role.
Did Ben Whishaw play in any Harry Potter films?
No, he did not appear in any Harry Potter films. He was offered the role of Kreacher the house-elf in the Harry Potter films but turned it down.
What was Ben Whishaw’s first major acting role?
His first major film role was as Jean-Baptiste Grenouille in the 2006 film Perfume: The Story of a Murderer. His breakthrough television role was in the 2008 BBC series Criminal Justice, for which he won an International Emmy.
Is Ben Whishaw married?
Ben Whishaw married his long-term partner, Australian composer Mark Bradshaw, in 2012. They are known to keep their personal life private.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026