Ben Whishaw


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Proclaimed by many critics as one of the best young actors of his generation, Benjamin John Whishaw was born in Clifton, Bedfordshire, to Linda (Hope), who works in cosmetics, and Jose Whishaw, who works in information technology. He has a twin brother, James. He is of French, German, Russian (father) and English (mother) descent. Ben attended ... See full bio »

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Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 14 wins & 27 nominations. See more awards »

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Known For

Cloud Atlas Cabin Boy / Robert Frobisher / Store Clerk / Georgette / Tribesman
(2012)
O Perfume - História de um Assassino Jean-Baptiste Grenouille
(2006)
A Lagosta Limping Man
(2015)
(2018)

Filmography

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  O Holy Ghost (Short) (post-production)
Charmaine
 2019 Miss Fortunate (Short) (post-production)
Humourless Man
 2020 Surge
Joseph
 2020 The Adventures of Paddington (TV Series)
Paddington
 2019 A Flor da Felicidade
Chris
 2018 O Regresso de Mary Poppins
Michael Banks
 2018 Palo Santo (Short)
Palo Santo Hologram
 2018 A Very English Scandal (TV Mini-Series)
Norman Scott
- Episode #1.3 (2018) ... Norman Scott
- Episode #1.2 (2018) ... Norman Scott
- Episode #1.1 (2018) ... Norman Scott
 2018 National Theatre Live: Julius Caesar (TV Movie)
Brutus
 2017 Paddington 2
Paddington (voice)
 2017 Queers (TV Mini-Series)
Perce
- The Man on the Platform (2017) ... Perce
 2017 Family Happiness (Short)
 2016 Negócio das Arábias
Dave
 2015 London Spy (TV Mini-Series)
Danny
- If This Is a Lie (2015) ... Danny
- I Know (2015) ... Danny
- Blue (2015) ... Danny
- Strangers (2015) ... Danny
- Lullaby (2015) ... Danny
 2015 No Coração do Mar
Herman Melville
 2015/I 007 Spectre
Q
 2015 A Rapariga Dinamarquesa
Henrik
 2015 As Sufragistas
Sonny Watts
 2015 A Lagosta
Limping Man
 2014 Paddington
Paddington (voice)
 2014/I The Muse (Short)
Edward
 2014 Playhouse Presents (TV Series)
Ezra
- Foxtrot (2014) ... Ezra
 2014 Fargo (TV Series)
Rabbi Milligan
- Episode #4.10 ... Rabbi Milligan
- Episode #4.9 ... Rabbi Milligan
- Episode #4.8 ... Rabbi Milligan
- Episode #4.7 ... Rabbi Milligan
- Episode #4.6 ... Rabbi Milligan
 2014 Years & Years: Real (Video short)
 2014 Lilting
Richard
 2014 Dias e Noites
Eric
 2013 Beat (Short)
 2013 O Teorema Zero
Doctor
 2013/I Teenage (Documentary)
British Boy (voice)
 2011-2012 The Hour (TV Series)
Freddie Lyon
- Episode #2.6 (2012) ... Freddie Lyon
- Episode #2.5 (2012) ... Freddie Lyon
- Episode #2.4 (2012) ... Freddie Lyon
- Episode #2.3 (2012) ... Freddie Lyon
- Episode #2.2 (2012) ... Freddie Lyon
 2012 007: Skyfall
Q
 2012 Cloud Atlas
Cabin Boy / Robert Frobisher / Store Clerk / ...
 2012 The Hollow Crown (TV Series)
King Richard
- Richard II (2012) ... King Richard
 2010 All Signs of Death (TV Movie)
Web
 2010/I A Tempestade
Ariel
 2009 Love Hate (Short)
Tom
 2008 Reviver o Passado em Brideshead
Sebastian Flyte
 2008 Injustiça Criminal (TV Series)
Ben Coulter
- Episode #1.5 (2008) ... Ben Coulter
- Episode #1.4 (2008) ... Ben Coulter
- Episode #1.3 (2008) ... Ben Coulter
- Episode #1.2 (2008) ... Ben Coulter
- Episode #1.1 (2008) ... Ben Coulter
 2006 O Perfume - História de um Assassino
Jean-Baptiste Grenouille
 2005 Nathan Barley (TV Mini-Series)
Pingu
- Pilot (2005) ... Pingu
- Episode #1.6 (2005) ... Pingu
- Episode #1.5 (2005) ... Pingu
- Episode #1.4 (2005) ... Pingu
- Episode #1.3 (2005) ... Pingu
 2005 Stoned, Anos Loucos
Keith Richards
 2004 O Fardo do Amor
Spud
 2003 Ready When You Are Mr. McGill (TV Movie)
Bruno
 2003 Spiritual Rampage (Short)
 2003 77 Beds (Short)
Ishmael
 2003 The Booze Cruise (TV Movie)
Daniel
 2001 My Brother Tom
Tom
 2000 Baby (Short)
Little Joe
 2000 Other People's Children (TV Series)
Sully
 2000 Black Cab (TV Series)
Ryan
- Work (2000) ... Ryan
 1999 Mauvaise passe
Jay
 1999 The Trench
Pte. James Deamis
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Appearing as the title role in the Old Vic's production of "Hamlet", directed by Trevor Nunn (2004). See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Interview | 1 Article | 1 Pictorial | 2 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

Official Sites:

Celebrity Profile

Alternate Names:

Ben Wishaw

Height:

5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Personal Quote:

The thing I love about acting is that you can bring something very personal into the open and at the same time remain hidden because you're always playing a character in a story that someone else has imagined. You're always protected. See more »

Trivia:

Enjoys reading, painting and gardening in his spare time. See more »

Star Sign:

Libra

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