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BIO

Ben Whishaw was last seen on Broadway in The Crucible at the Walter Kerr Theatre. His other theatre credits include Bakkhai for the Almeida Theatre, Mojo at the Harold Pinter Theatre, Peter and Alice at the Noël Coward, The Pride at the Lucille Lortel Theatre off Broadway, Leaves of Glass at the Soho Theatre, Mercury Fur for Paines Plough and Hamlet at the Old Vic, as well as The Seagull, Some Trace of Her and His Dark Materials all for the National Theatre, the latter directed by Nicholas Hytner.


In 2004, he played the title role in an Old Vic production of Hamlet, earning an Olivier Award nomination. On television, Whishaw has appeared in Nathan Barley, Criminal Justice, The Hour and London Spy.
His film roles including Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006), I'm Not There (2007), Bright Star (2009), Brideshead Revisited (2008), Cloud Atlas (2012), The Lobster (2015), Suffragette (2015), The Danish Girl (2015), and Mary Poppins Returns (2018).He played Q in the James Bond films Skyfall (2012) and Spectre (2015).He voiced Paddington Bear in Paddington (2014) and Paddington 2 (2017).
In 2018, Whishaw portrayed Norman Scott in the BBC One miniseries A Very English Scandal, opposite Hugh Grant as disgraced parliamentarian Jeremy Thorpe.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production at The Shed, 2020
Performer

[West End]
London Revival at Bridge Theatre, 2018
Brutus

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2016
John Proctor

[West End]
Michael Grandage Company Production, 2013
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
MCC Theater Production, 2010
Oliver


Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Ben Whishaw, The Crucible

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Ben Whishaw, The Crucible

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News


OTHELLO Starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal Finds Full Cast

The complete cast has been announced for Shakespeare's Othello, starring Tony Award winner and two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and Tony Award nominee and Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal.
MGCfutures Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Michael Grandage’s charity MGCfutures celebrated their 10th anniversary last Thursday 7 November at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square. Learn more about the organization here!
Show of the Week: Save up to 40% on WAITING FOR GODOT

Save up to 40% on tickets to Waiting For Godot at Theatre Royal Haymarket. Tickets are available from £25. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
MGCfutures Bursary Programme Opens Applications For 2024

Artistic Director of MGC, Michael Grandage has announced that the eighth MGCfutures Bursary Programme will open for applications on 8 November at 12pm and closes on 5 December at 12pm.
What Are the Great American Plays?

Great American plays often capture key moments, issues, and themes that define American life, culture, and history, making them essential parts of the American theatrical canon. Which playwrights do you think made the list?
Video: New PADDINGTON IN PERU Trailer Starring Hugh Bonneville, Antonio Banderas, & More

Sony has just released a new trailer for Paddington in Peru, the anticipated third entry in the beloved Paddington film franchise. The cast of the film includes Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Antonio Banderas, Imelda Staunton and more. Watch the trailer now!
Review: BARCELONA, Duke of York's Theatre

A couple crash through the door of a Barcelona apartment in a passionate embrace, but this ardour quickly cools as cultural and personal clashes take over. Collins and Morte are both impressively natural on stage, but without their billing, it is highly doubtful this play would have made it to the West End.
Save Up to 40% on WAITING FOR GODOT at Theatre Royal Haymarket

Save up to 40% on tickets to Waiting For Godot  at Theatre Royal Haymarket. Tickets are available from £45!
Photos: First Look at Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw, & More in BLACK DOVES

Netflix has announced the release date and released first-look photos for Black Doves, the upcoming spy series starring Keira Knightley. Take a look at the photos now!
WAITING FOR GODOT Adds Additional Week of Performances At Theatre Royal Haymarket

An additional week of performances has been added for Waiting for Godot at Theatre Royal Haymarket, now running until 21 December 2024.
Review: WAITING FOR GODOT, Theatre Royal Haymarket

A country road. A tree. Evening. Two figures commiserate with each other’s woes. “Nothing to be done”. We have to wait 35 years to receive a really revolutionary new take on Waiting for Godot: Samuel Beckett’s estate still has too much power over any revival of the 20th century classic. James Macdonald’s starry cast is, obviously, the draw here: Ben Whishaw returns to the West End as Vladimir, the restless soul of the pair, while Lucian Msamati is the forgetful Estragon. It’s an excellent opportunity to see a handful of our most exquisite performers at work.
Full Cast Set For WAITING FOR GODOT at Theatre Royal Haymarket

Rehearsals have started for the new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, directed by James Macdonald. Learn more about the cast here!
How You Know These HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Actors from the Stage

Whether you are Team Black or Team Green, there is probably a stage veteran on your side. Actors include Tony Award winners, current Broadway stars, and Royal Shakespeare Company members. Take a look here to find out which stars you may recognize from the theatre, including Gayle Rankin, Sir Simon Russell Beale, Eve Best, and more.
Further Casting Set For New West End Production of WAITING FOR GODOT

Further casting has been announced for the new production of Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot, directed by James Macdonald. Learn more about the cast here!
Video: Watch Trailer for PADDINGTON IN PERU Featuring Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas, & More

StudioCanal has just debuted the first trailer for Paddington in Peru, the anticipated third entry in the beloved Paddington film franchise. The cast of the film includes Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Antonio Banderas, Olivia Colman, Julie Walters, Madeleine Harris, Samuel Joslin, and Jim Broadbent. Watch the trailer!
Review: BLUETS, Royal Court

Katie Mitchell returns to the Royal Court with a curious but dense adaption of Maggie Nelson's poetry
Video: See Jennifer Connelly in New Trailer for BAD BEHAVIOUR

A new trailer for the Jennifer Connelly-led black comedy has just been released. The film centers on Lucy (Connelly), a former child actress, who seeks healing from the traumas of her life. She embarks on a spiritual retreat, only for it to become anything but healing: she’s easily annoyed by the other attendees and wants attention from the retreat’s new-age guru Elon Bello. Watch the trailer here!
Cast Set For THE TAMING OF THE SHREW at Shakespeare's Globe

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of The Taming of the Shrew, directed by Jude Christian.
Open Space Arts' British Hit COCK Extended Through May

Open Space Arts extends its British hit show COCK to May 11th due to popular demand. Catch the production that has received rave reviews and a Jeff recommendation for an additional three weekends.
John Lithgow Will Lead Play About the Antisemitism of Author Roald Dahl

John Lithgow will lead the world premiere of a new play about the antisemitism of author Roald Dahl. Giant, written by Mark Rosenblatt and directed by Nicholas Hynter, will premiere in London at the Royal Court Theatre this September.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ben Whishaw been in?

Ben Whishaw has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Ben Whishaw been in?

Ben Whishaw has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Ben Whishaw's first West End show?

Ben Whishaw's first West End show was Peter and Alice which opened in 2013

What awards has Ben Whishaw been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for The Crucible and Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Crucible.

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