Desmond Wilkinson Llewelyn (Welsh: [ɬɛˈwɛlɪn]; 12 September 1914 [1] – 19 December 1999) [2] was a Welsh actor. He was best known for his role as Q in 17 of the James Bond films between 1963 and …

After the war, Llewelyn returned to London and revived his career, eventually being cast as his trademark Q in From Russia with Love (1963). Since 1963, Llewelyn has appeared as Q in every …

Dec 21, 1999 · DESMOND LLEWELYN was an actor for over 60 years, but will forever be remembered for just one role, that of "Q", inventor of countless gadgets for the spy James Bond.

Desmond Llewelyn was born on 12 September 1914 at Blaen-y-Pant House in Bettws, Newport, Monmouthshire, the eldest child of Ivor Llewelyn, a mining engineer, and his wife Mia (née Wilkinson).

Sep 6, 2004 · Desmond Llewelyn, a world famous actor after playing 'Q' in 17 of the James Bond films between 1963 and 1999, died in a car accident. Desmond Llewelyn was an actor for over 60 years, …

Sep 12, 2025 · Welsh Histories has today chosen to remember legendary Welsh actor, Desmond Llewelyn, who is most synonymous with the James Bond franchise.

Desmond Llewelyn (born September 12, 1914, in Porthcawl, Wales, and died December 19, 1999, in East Sussex, England) was a Welsh actor best known for his iconic portrayal of Q, the gadget master …

He professed to have no mechanical ability in real life and hated the involved scientific dialogue he was required to deliver, but beloved Welsh character actor Desmond Llewelyn was recognized worldwide …

Desmond Llewelyn (12 September 1914 – 19 December 1999) was the most famous actor to portray Q. He acted in the role from From Russia with Love to The World Is Not Enough except Live and Let …

Jul 14, 2025 · Desmond Llewelyn was a Welsh actor who became synonymous with the James Bond movies for his work as Q, which he performed for decades.