Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 14/10/1980 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Clifton, Bedfordshire, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Ben Whishaw
01/11/2026
In an interview with The Sunday Times, Whishaw said the James Bond franchise needs to be reinvented completely for its next instalment. He also said he has not been contacted by producers about the next film and expressed disappointment that the brief reference to Q's sexuality in No Time to Die was not developed further.
16/04/2026
Ben Whishaw was announced as a lead in the English-language premiere of Christian Kracht's novel Eurotrash at the Young Vic in London. He will co-star with Kathryn Hunter, with performances running from 13 November 2026 to 9 January 2027.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Benjamin John Whishaw |
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| Summary | English actor known for stage work, including Hamlet, and for screen roles such as Q in the James Bond films and the voice of Paddington Bear. He is also a BAFTA-winning television actor and has been openly gay since coming out in 2013. |
| Breakthrough | Title role in Trevor Nunn's 2004 production of Hamlet at the Old Vic |
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| Notable Film |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Institution | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) |
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Personal Life
| Family Background | Raised in Clifton and nearby Langford, Bedfordshire |
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| Youth Theatre | Member of the Bancroft Players Youth Theatre at Hitchin's Queen Mother Theatre |
Relationships & More
| Partner | Mark Bradshaw |
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Family
| Father | Jose Whishaw |
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| Mother | Linda Whishaw (née Hope) |
| Sibling | James Whishaw (twin brother) |
| Paternal Grandfather | Jean Vladimir Stellmacher, later John Victor Whishaw |
Career
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| Television | Richard II, BBC Two adaptation, 2012; won the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor |
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| Bond Films |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His paternal grandfather changed the family surname from Stellmacher to Whishaw after World War II | |
| 2. He has a twin brother, James | |
| 3. He was reportedly among the youngest actors to play Hamlet on stage | |
| 4. He has said he values privacy as an actor | |
| 5. He came out as gay in 2013 |
