Ben Whishaw
British actor and producer (born 1980)
1980 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
British actor and producer (born 1980)
Born
October 14, 1980
Age
~46 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, stage actor, voice actor
United KingdomBorn in Clifton
1980
Born in Clifton (1980-10-14)
2001
AwardKinotavr
2002
AwardBritish Independent Film Awards 2002
2005
AwardIan Charleson Awards
2006
AwardBambi Award
2008
AwardFilm Independent Spirit Awards
Present
About
Benjamin John Whishaw is an English actor. He has received various accolades, including three British Academy Television Awards, two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe.
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Who is Ben Whishaw?+
Benjamin John Whishaw is an English actor. He has received various accolades, including three British Academy Television Awards, two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe.
What does the name Ben mean?+
The name Ben means "A shortening of the male given name Benjamin or, less often, of Benedict.". It is of English origin.
When was Ben Whishaw born?+
Ben Whishaw was born on October 14, 1980.
Name Meaning
A shortening of the male given name Benjamin or, less often, of Benedict.
The name Ben is of English origin, meaning "A shortening of the male given name Benjamin or, less often, of Benedict.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Ben — October 14, 1980
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Guestbook
Wrote a character thinking of you. The role found its way back.
— a screenwriter
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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