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Filmology

Benjamin John Whishaw 

Born: Clifton, Bedfordshire, England, UK 

Trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. 

Ben's breakthrough role was on stage as Shakespeare's Hamlet. 

Charles Spencer in The Daily Telegraph wrote that “this is the kind of evening of which legends are made”, while The New York Times critic thought it was one of the most memorable Hamlets he had ever seen.

Video 

Q Meets James Bond

BW Skyfall Interview  

Introduction of Cloud Atlas Cast

Rehearsal Photos Hamlet 

Photo:

BW as "Q" in Skyfall Movie

Singing: Tenor

Music: Piano 

Enjoys reading, painting, music, dance, visual arts, gardening and traveling.

He loves animals and takes in stray cats. 

Whishaw quote about his personal life, "as an actor you have total rights to privacy and mystery, whatever your sexuality, whatever you do. I don't see why that has to be something you discuss openly because you do something in the public eye. I have no understanding of why we turn actors into celebrities."

  • Height: 5'9"
  • Hair: Brown
  • Eyes: Green

 

Latest Credits 

Film 

1999 The Trench 

1999 The Escort 

2001 Baby 

2001 My Brother Tom

2002 Spiritual Rampage

2004 77 Beds

2004 Enduring Love 

2004 Layer Cake

2005 Stoned 

2006 Perfume: The Story of a Murder

2007 I'm Not There

2008 Brideshead Revisited

2009 The International 

2009 Bright Star (Director Jane Campion) 

2009 Love Hate

2012 The Tempest 

2012 James Bond, Skyfall  (Director Sam Mendes) 

2012 Cloud Atlas (Directors Lana and Andy Wachowski and Tom Tykwer)

Television 

2000 Black Cab

2000 Other People's Children

2003 Ready When You Are Mr. McGill

2003 The Booze Cruise 

2005 Nathan Barley 

2008 Criminal Justice 

2010 All Signs of Death

2011 The Hour (BBC America) 

2012 Richard II: The Hollow Crown 

James Bond, Daniel Craig, Director Sam Mendes and Ben Whishaw

Stage 

2004 Hamlet (Old Vic) 

2005 Mercury Fur 

2006 The Seagull

2007 Leaves of Glass

2008 Some Trace of Her

2009 Cock

2012 The Pride 

Radio 

2004 Arthur 

2006 Look Back in Anger 

2011 Cock 


Wednesday
Oct242012

Bérénice Marlohe 'Skyfall' Cannes 2012

Wednesday
Oct242012

Bond 50: The Complete 22 Film Collection Blu-ray (2012)

 

The World of Bond – the 007 films have a look, style and attitude that is signature Bond. From the cars, to the women, to the villains and even the music, Bond films stand apart. The World of Bond takes the viewer through the best of five decades worth of classic James Bond in one thrilling montage. The World of Bond showcases the fascinating and entertaining interplay among unforgettable moments of danger, seduction, adventure and a dash of that distinguished humor that fans have cherished from the beginning up until now. To add to the experience, The World of Bond featurette will also offer a Pop-Up Trivia option to challenge even the sharpest of fans with little known facts and interesting trivia from the Bond Universe. 

Being Bond – there’s only one James Bond – but he’s proven too much for only one actor to play the role. In the franchise’s 50-year run, six distinguished actors have taken on the part and secured a spot in cinematic history. Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig each reflect on the impact and importance of taking on such a famous role. With this piece, gain insight into what each actor brought to the character and discover how they shaped the world’s most timeless secret agent. 

SKYFALL Videoblogs – Behind-the-scenes look at the making of SKYFALL from the cast and crew.

You can purchase the collection on Amazon. Go Here. 

Wednesday
Oct242012

Go Underwater With James Bond In New Skyfall Video Blog

 

We have reached a very important anniversary in the history of film. October 5th, 2012, which is this Friday, celebrates the 50 years since the release of Dr. No, the James Bond movie starring Sean Connery that launched one of the longest lasting, successful franchises of all time. 

And while Skyfall, the 23rd entry in the series, isn't out until November, 007 is already leaking into the public consciousness thanks to the big day. Last Tuesday saw Bond 50 - the Blu-ray/DVD box set that collects all 22 titles into one package for the first time ever - sent into theaters; it was recently confirmed that Adele will be singing the theme song of the new movie (a song called, you guessed it, "Skyfall"); and we learned that Skyfall will be arriving in IMAX theaters one day early so that the die hard fans will be rewarded for seeing the film in its best presentation. And now we have a brand new video blog from the set that takes us not to a new exotic location, but, rather, under water. 

Head behind the scenes of the new Bond movie below. Read More