Emmy Award-Winning English Actor Known for "Skyfall," "A Very English Scandal" & "Paddington"

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Ben Whishaw Biography

Ben Whishaw is an acclaimed English actor recognized for his versatile roles in film and television. He's gained substantial recognition and numerous accolades for his performances, such as three British Academy Television Awards, two Emmy Awards, and a Golden Globe. Notably, Whishaw's portrayal of the title role in the BBC Two adaptation of "Richard II" earned him the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor. His acting prowess extends to the silver screen, where he is most recognized for his role as Q in the James Bond films "Skyfall", "Spectre", and "No Time to Die". Furthermore, his vocal talent has been showcased as the voice of Paddington Bear in the "Paddington" film series, commencing in 2014.

Whishaw's extensive filmography also includes performances in films such as "Cloud Atlas", "The Lobster", "Suffragette", "The Danish Girl", and "Mary Poppins Returns". His television work is equally impressive, with leading roles in the television series "London Spy" and the miniseries "A Very English Scandal". His performance in the latter won him a BAFTA, a Golden Globe, and a Primetime Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor. His continued dedication to his craft was evident in 2020 when he took on a leading role in the fourth season of "Fargo", and again in 2022, in the BBC medical drama series "This Is Going to Hurt".

More recently, Whishaw has been involved in several projects, including the short film "Good Boy" and the Netflix spy thriller series "Black Doves". His work in "Richard II" in 2012 earned him the British Academy Television Award for Leading Actor. As an executive producer and star of the BBC and AMC medical drama "This Is Going to Hurt" in 2022, Whishaw has proven his multifaceted talent in the industry. His contributions to the theatre are also noteworthy, having headlined the West End revival of "Waiting for Godot" at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in 2024. His performance in "Bluets" in 2025 garnered him a nomination for the Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.

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Ben Whishaw Videos

Ben Whishaw Really IS Paddington Bear | Paddington In Peru | The Graham Norton Show

Ben Whishaw Really IS Paddington Bear | Paddington In Peru | The Graham Norton Show

To celebrate our favourite duffle-coated bear's Peruvian adventure, we've made an adorable compilation of the best Paddington mentions on the couch,...

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    Ben Whishaw is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actor, Celebrity, Civil Rights, European Heritage, LGBTQ, Performing Arts, Social Activism
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Ben Whishaw is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ben Whishaw for your event is available upon request. Ben Whishaw generally travels from London, UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sally Hawkins, Ralph Fiennes, Hugh Bonneville, O. T. Fagbenle and Cheyenne Jackson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ben Whishaw for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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