Who starred as Q in the James Bond film Skyfall (2012)?

Benjamin John Whishaw (born 14 October 1980) is an English actor, trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, who has garnered acclaim for his film, television, and theatre work. After winning a British Independent Film Award for his performance in "My Brother Tom" (2001), Whishaw was nominated for an Olivier Award for his portrayal of the title role in a 2004 production of "Hamlet".

In 2012, Whishaw played the title role in a BBC Two adaptation of "Richard II", broadcast as part of "The Hollow Crown" series of William Shakespeare adaptations, for which he won the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor. The same year, he starred as Q in the James Bond film "Skyfall" (2012), going on to reprise the role in "Spectre" (2015) and the upcoming "No Time to Die" (2020).