Desmond Llewelyn

Desmond Llewelyn
Llewelyn as 'Q' in Sweden while promoting Octopussy in 1983
Born
Desmond Wilkinson Llewelyn

(1914-09-12)12 September 1914
Newport, Wales
Died19 December 1999(1999-12-19) (aged 85)
Eastbourne, England
Alma materRadley College
OccupationActor
Years active1939–1999
Spouse
Pamela Pantlin
(m. 1938)
Children2
Military career
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
BranchBritish Army
Years of service1939–1945
RankSecond Lieutenant
UnitRoyal Welsh Fusiliers
Battles / warsWorld War II
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Desmond Wilkinson Llewelyn (Welsh: [ɬɛˈwɛlɪn]; 12 September 1914 – 19 December 1999) was a Welsh actor. He was best known for his role as Q in 17 of the James Bond films between 1963 and 1999.