Desmond Llewelyn was a British actor best known for his portrayal of the character "Q" in the James Bond film series. Born on September 12, 1914, in Newport, Wales, Llewelyn started his acting career in the late 1930s and made his first appearance as Q in the 1963 film "From Russia with Love."
Q, short for Quartermaster, is a fictional character in the James Bond series, serving as the head of Q Branch, the fictional research and development division of the British Secret Service. As Q, Llewelyn played a crucial role in the Bond films, providing the iconic spy with state-of-the-art gadgets and weapons to aid him on his missions.
Llewelyn's portrayal of Q was characterized by his stern yet humorous demeanor, often delivering witty and memorable one-liners. His on-screen chemistry with the various actors who played Bond, especially Sir Roger Moore, helped solidify his place as a beloved character in the franchise.
Over the course of his career, Llewelyn appeared in a total of seventeen Bond films, making him the actor who portrayed a single character on-screen in the series more times than any other performer. Llewelyn's final appearance as Q was in "The World Is Not Enough" in 1999, released shortly before his death on December 19, 1999.
Desmond Llewelyn's contributions to the James Bond series and his portrayal of Q have left an indelible mark on popular culture, making him a beloved and iconic figure among Bond fans worldwide.
