Actor
Ben Whishaw
- Born: 14 October 1980, Clifton, Bedfordshire, England
- Estimated net worth: $2 million
Ben Whishaw is a British actor known for his versatile performances in film, television, and theatre. He gained recognition for roles in films such as 'Perfume: The Story of a Murderer' and 'The Danish Girl'. Whishaw is celebrated for his distinct voice and…
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About Ben Whishaw
Ben Whishaw is a British actor known for his versatile performances in film, television, and theatre. He gained recognition for roles in films such as 'Perfume: The Story of a Murderer' and 'The Danish Girl'. Whishaw is celebrated for his distinct voice and emotional depth, often portraying complex characters across various genres.
- Born
- 14 October 1980, Clifton, Bedfordshire, England
- Height
- 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
- Spouses
- Mark Bradshaw (2012-present)
- Children
- 1 child, name not publicly disclosed
- Parents
- Linda Whishaw, Dr. A. Whishaw
- Estimated net worth
- $2 million
Fun facts about Ben Whishaw
- Ben Whishaw is also an accomplished voice actor, known for voicing Paddington Bear in the 'Paddington' films.
- He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, where he honed his craft before entering professional acting.
Famous Ben Whishaw quotes
“I’m not a monster. I’m a human being.”
“I can smell you.”
“I’m not what you think I am.”
Ben Whishaw filmography
Cast (83)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | Elden Ring Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2026 | Bruvvas Movie | He | |
| 2026 | Images: Making "Peter Hujar's Day" Movie | Self | 6.0 |
| 2025 | Peter Hujar's Day Movie | Peter Hujar | 5.6 |
| 2025 | The Gay Collection | Volume I | Presented by Shortz! Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2024 | Black Doves TV | Sam Young | 7.0 |
| 2024 | Paddington in Peru Movie | Paddington Brown (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2024 | An A to Z of Paddington Movie | Self | |
| 2024 | Forgetting the Many: The Royal Pardon of Alan Turing Movie | Narrator | 5.0 |
| 2024 | In Heat Movie | Jon |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Limonov: The Ballad Movie | Eduard 'Eddie' Limonov | 6.4 |
| 2023 | Bad Behaviour Movie | Elon Bello | 4.7 |
| 2023 | Passages Movie | Martin | 6.3 |
| 2023 | Good Boy Movie | Danny | 6.8 |
| 2022 | Women Talking Movie | August | 6.8 |
| 2022 | Ungentle Movie | Narrator (voice) | 6.1 |
| 2022 | Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg TV | Self | 2.8 |
| 2022 | Paddington Meets The Queen Movie | Paddington (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2022 | This Is Going to Hurt TV | Adam Kay | 7.6 |
| 2021 | Designing Bond Movie | Self | 5.5 |
| 2021 | No Time to Die Movie | Q | 7.3 |
| 2021 | Miss Fortunate Movie | Humourless Man | |
| 2020 | Surge Movie | Joseph | 5.4 |
| 2019 | The Adventures of Paddington TV | Paddington (voice) | 7.7 |
| 2019 | The Personal History of David Copperfield Movie | Uriah Heep | 6.4 |
| 2019 | Little Joe Movie | Chris | 5.7 |
| 2019 | O Holy Ghost Movie | Charmaine | |
| 2018 | Mary Poppins Returns Movie | Michael Banks | 6.5 |
| 2018 | Palo Santo Movie | Palo Santo Hologram | 7.3 |
| 2018 | A Very English Scandal TV | Norman Scott | 7.1 |
| 2018 | National Theatre Live: Julius Caesar Movie | Marcus Brutus | 7.5 |
| 2018 | His Picture In Little Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2017 | Paddington 2 Movie | Paddington Brown (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2017 | Family Happiness Movie | Romily Wells | 7.0 |
| 2017 | Queers. TV | Perce | 5.9 |
| 2017 | Queers. TV | Unknown character | 5.9 |
| 2016 | A Hologram for the King Movie | Dave | 5.8 |
| 2015 | In the Heart of the Sea Movie | Herman Melville | 6.8 |
| 2015 | The Danish Girl Movie | Henrik | 7.5 |
| 2015 | London Spy TV | Danny | 7.0 |
| 2015 | Spectre Movie | Q | 6.6 |
| 2015 | Suffragette Movie | Sonny Watts | 7.2 |
| 2015 | The Lobster Movie | Limping Man | 7.0 |
| 2015 | Unity Movie | Narrator (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2014 | Paddington Movie | Paddington (voice) | 7.1 |
| 2014 | Days and Nights Movie | Eric | 4.5 |
| 2014 | Lilting Movie | Richard | 7.0 |
| 2014 | The Muse Movie | Edward | 8.2 |
| 2014 | Fargo TV | Patrick 'Rabbi' Milligan | 8.3 |
| 2013 | Beat Movie | Man | 7.0 |
| 2013 | The Zero Theorem Movie | Doctor 3 | 6.1 |
| 2013 | Teenage Movie | British Boy (voice) | 6.1 |
| 2012 | Cloud Atlas Movie | Cabin Boy / Robert Frobisher / Store Clerk / Georgette / Tribesman | 6.9 |
| 2012 | Skyfall Movie | Q | 7.3 |
| 2012 | The Hollow Crown TV | King Richard | 7.4 |
| 2012 | Playhouse Presents TV | Ezra | 6.0 |
| 2011 | The Hour TV | Freddie Lyon | 7.5 |
| 2010 | The Tempest Movie | Ariel | 5.3 |
| 2009 | Bright Star Movie | John Keats | 6.6 |
| 2009 | Love Hate Movie | Tom | 8.0 |
| 2009 | The International Movie | Renee | 6.3 |
| 2008 | Brideshead Revisited Movie | Sebastian Flyte | 6.3 |
| 2008 | Criminal Justice TV | Ben Coulter | 7.6 |
| 2007 | I'm Not There Movie | Arthur | 6.5 |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2006 | Perfume: The Story of a Murderer Movie | Jean-Baptiste Grenouille | 7.4 |
| 2005 | Stoned Movie | Keith Richards | 5.2 |
| 2005 | Nathan Barley TV | Pingu | 7.3 |
| 2004 | Enduring Love Movie | Spud | 5.8 |
| 2004 | Layer Cake Movie | Sidney | 6.9 |
| 2004 | Ready When You Are, Mr McGill Movie | Bruno | 7.3 |
| 2003 | 77 Beds Movie | Ishmael | 8.0 |
| 2003 | The Booze Cruise Movie | Daniel | 8.0 |
| 2003 | Spiritual Rampage Movie | Eric | |
| 2001 | My Brother Tom Movie | Tom | 5.8 |
| 2000 | Other People's Children TV | Sully | 8.0 |
| 2000 | Baby Movie | Little Joe | 6.3 |
| 2000 | Black Cab TV | Ryan | 8.0 |
| 1999 | The Escort Movie | Jay | 5.4 |
| 1999 | The Trench Movie | Pte. James Deamis | 5.3 |
| 1948 | Bambi TV | Self | 9.0 |
| TBA | High End Movie | Nigel | |
| TBA | All Signs of Death Movie | Web |
Crew (3)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Peter Hujar's Day Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 5.6 |
| 2023 | Bad Behaviour Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 4.7 |
| 2022 | This Is Going to Hurt TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.6 |
Latest releases
- Bruvvas2026
- Peter Hujar's Day2025 / TMDB 5.6
- The Gay Collection | Volume I | Presented by Shortz!2025
- Paddington in Peru2024 / TMDB 6.8
- An A to Z of Paddington2024
Ben Whishaw in the news
Questions about Ben Whishaw
What are some of Ben Whishaw's most famous roles?
Ben Whishaw is well-known for his roles in 'Perfume: The Story of a Murderer', 'The Danish Girl', and as Q in the James Bond series, starting with 'Skyfall'.
Has Ben Whishaw won any awards?
Yes, Ben Whishaw has received several awards, including a BAFTA Television Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'The Hour'.
What was Ben Whishaw's first film?
His first film was 'My Brother Tom' in 2001, where he played the role of a young man dealing with complex family issues.
Which films are considered Ben Whishaw's most successful?
Some of his most successful films include 'Skyfall', 'The Lobster', and 'Paddington', all of which received critical acclaim and commercial success.
What is known about Ben Whishaw's personal life?
Ben Whishaw is known to keep his personal life private. He is married to Mark Bradshaw and has one child, whose name has not been publicly disclosed.
What is Ben Whishaw's estimated net worth?
Ben Whishaw's estimated net worth is around $2 million, largely due to his successful acting career in film, television, and theatre.
What are some milestones in Ben Whishaw's filmography?
Key milestones in Ben Whishaw's filmography include his breakout role in 'Perfume', his portrayal of Q in the James Bond franchise, and his voice work in the 'Paddington' films.
Has Ben Whishaw worked in theatre?
Yes, Ben Whishaw has an extensive theatre background, having performed in various productions including 'Hamlet' and 'The Tempest' at the Royal National Theatre.