Ben Whishaw

Born in Clifton, Bedfordshire, England, **Benjamin John Whishaw**, known in the industry as Ben Whishaw, has carved a significant name for himself in the acting landscape. He started his journey with a British Independent Film Award for *My Brother Tom* in 2001, and his notable performances in theater, television, and film haven't slowed down since. Early in his career, Whishaw was nominated for an Olivier Award for his portrayal of Hamlet in a 2004 production. This achievement was quickly followed by successful appearances in projects such as *Nathan Barley*, *Criminal Justice*, *The Hour*, *Perfume: The Story of a Murderer*, *I'm Not There*, *Brideshead Revisited*, and *Bright Star*. His impactful portrayal in *Criminal Justice*, saw Whishaw receive his first BAFTA Award nomination, a testament to his commitment to the craft. In 2012, Whishaw gained significant recognition for playing the title role in a BBC Two adaptation of *Richard II*, resulting in him winning the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor. The same year marked his first appearance as Q in the James Bond film *Skyfall*. He reprised this role in subsequent Bond films *Spectre* and *No Time to Die*. Whishaw's multifaceted talents extended into voice acting, as he began voicing Paddington Bear in numerous projects from 2014 onwards. His filmography from the 2010s includes acclaimed films such as *Cloud Atlas*, *The Lobster*, *Suffragette*, *The Danish Girl*, and *Mary Poppins Returns*. His performances in *London Spy* and *A Very English Scandal* secured him yet another BAFTA, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. His latest credits involve leading roles in the fourth season of black comedy drama *Fargo*, the BBC medical drama *This Is Going to Hurt*, and the short film *Good Boy*.