
Ben Whishaw
British actor
- Age
- 46years old
- Born
- 14 October 1980Clifton, Bedfordshire, England
- Nationality
UK
- Star sign
- Libra
- Years active
- 2004–2024
Known for
About Ben Whishaw
Ben Whishaw is a British actor. They were born on 14 October 1980 in Clifton, Bedfordshire, England. Their career spans 37 titles, among them Skyfall (2012), The Danish Girl (2015) and Spectre (2015).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Ben Whishaw is Layer Cake (2004); in all, 32 films and 5 TV shows over 20 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Skyfall (2012), with 121 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 21 titles. The person they have worked with most is Daniel Craig, on 6 films, among them Skyfall and Spectre.
Latest work
Full filmography (37)- 2024
- 2024–
Black Doves TV
Sam Young, 12 episodes
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
This Is Going to Hurt TV
Adam Kay, 7 episodes
- 2021
- 2020
- 2014–2024
Fargo TV
Rabbi Milligan, 8 episodes
Where to watch Ben Whishaw
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2012
- 2015
- 2015
- 2012
- 2006
- 2018
- 2015
- 2015
The best Ben Whishaw films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- No Time To Die 2021
- Skyfall 2012
- Paddington 2 2017
- Mary Poppins Returns 2018
- Lilting 2014
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Golden Globes (1944–2026), BAFTA Awards (1950–2026) and Emmy Awards (2000–2026).
- Golden Globes 1 win1 nomination
- BAFTA Awards 1 nomination
- Emmy Awards 1 win1 nomination
Has worked with
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Daniel Craig 6 films together Skyfall, Spectre and 4 more
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Michael Gambon 5 films together Paddington, Paddington 2 and 3 more
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Jim Broadbent 4 films together Cloud Atlas, Paddington and 2 more
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Julie Walters 4 films together Mary Poppins Returns, Paddington and 2 more
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Tom Tykwer 4 films together Cloud Atlas, Perfume: The Story of a Murderer and 2 more
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Barbara Broccoli 4 films together Skyfall, Spectre and 2 more
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Neal Purvis 4 films together Skyfall, Spectre and 2 more
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Robert Wade 4 films together Skyfall, Spectre and 2 more
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Michael G. Wilson 4 films together Skyfall, Spectre and 2 more
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Sally Hawkins 3 films together Paddington, Paddington 2 and 1 more
Ben Whishaw photos
All (7)Questions about Ben Whishaw
How old is Ben Whishaw?
Ben Whishaw is 46 years old: born on 14 October 1980 in Clifton, Bedfordshire, England.
What are the best Ben Whishaw films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Ben Whishaw films are No Time To Die (2021, 8.6), Skyfall (2012, 7.9) and Paddington 2 (2017, 7.9).
How many films and TV shows has Ben Whishaw been in?
MovieNCo lists 32 films and 5 TV shows for Ben Whishaw, from Layer Cake (2004) to Limonov: The Ballad of Eddie (2024).
How many awards has Ben Whishaw won?
Ben Whishaw has won 2 awards from 3 nominations. By award: Golden Globes, 1 of 1; BAFTA Awards, 1 nomination; Emmy Awards, 1 of 1. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Ben Whishaw's star sign?
Ben Whishaw is a Libra: born on 14 October.

















