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Desmond Llewelyn
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Desmond Llewelyn

1914 – 1999 · Newport, England, UK · Active 1939–2000

Desmond Llewelyn, born in 1914 in Wales, carved out a niche in genre cinema with a diverse array of roles. He is well-remembered for his performances in The Curse of the Werewolf (1961) and The Pirates of Blood River (1962), where he showcased his ability to navigate the eerie and adventurous realms of cult film. In The Golden Lady (1979), Llewelyn further expanded his repertoire, demonstrating his versatility beyond the iconic role of Q in the Bond franchise. His contributions to these films highlight the rich tapestry of British genre cinema during the mid-20th century.

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The Golden Lady

The Golden Lady

1979 ★ 4.5
as Professor Dixon

Julia Hemingway, a British female mercenary, is hired by wealthy businessman Charlie Whitlock in order to help him eliminate the competition on the purchase of some oil fields in Saudi Arabia. Hemingway coordinates a team of three sexy women to go undercover to complete the task, but is unaware that Whitlock plans on double crossing her so he will not have to pay for her services.

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Filmography

98 credits
2000s 5 credits
2000
Movie ★ 6.8
2000
Movie ★ 6.8
2000
Movie ★ 5.3
2000
Tribute to Desmond Llewelyn as Q (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.5
2000
Movie ★ 6.8
1990s 17 credits
1999
Movie ★ 6.3
1999
Movie ★ 4.3
1999
Geri as Self
Movie ★ 6.5
1998
Movie ★ 7.0
1997
Movie ★ 6.4
1997
Movie ★ 7.9
1995
Movie ★ 6.9
1995
Movie ★ 6.0
1995
Behind the Scenes with 'Goldfinger' as Self / Q (archive footage)
Movie ★ 6.8
1995
Movie ★ 6.7
1995
Movie ★ 6.0
1995
Movie ★ 6.0
1995
Movie ★ 6.8
1995
MADtv as Self
TV ★ 7.1
1992
Merlin as Dr. Mycroft
Movie ★ 6.2
1992
Movie ★ 6.5
1980s 11 credits
1989
Movie ★ 6.4
1988
Prisoner of Rio as Commissioner Ingram
Movie ★ 8.0
1987
Movie ★ 6.5
1985
Movie ★ 6.2
1983
Movie ★ 6.4
1983
James Bond: The First 21 Years as Q (archive footage)
Movie ★ 6.7
1982
Soft Targets as Official in Dream
Movie ★ 10.0
1981
Movie ★ 6.5
1981
Movie
1980
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde as Sir Danvers Carew
Movie ★ 6.2
1980
Movie
1970s 17 credits
1979
Movie ★ 6.2
1979
Speed King as Major Bill Whittall
Movie
1979
The Golden Lady as Professor Dixon
Movie ★ 3.0
1978
TV ★ 5.3
1978
Wilde Alliance as Colonel Thripp
TV ★ 7.0
1977
Movie ★ 6.8
1975
Nine Tailors as Sir Charles Thorpe
TV ★ 7.3
1975
The Love School as Thomas Coombe
TV
1974
Movie ★ 6.5
1974
Playhouse as Major Bill Whittall
TV ★ 7.0
1974
Playhouse as Papa
TV ★ 7.0
1971
Movie ★ 6.4
1971
Follyfoot as Colonel
TV ★ 6.3
1970
Doomwatch as Thompson
TV ★ 6.4
1970
Codename as Barrett
TV ★ 8.0
1970
Play for Today as Official in Dream
TV ★ 6.6
1960s 22 credits
1969
Movie ★ 6.6
1969
TV ★ 6.0
1968
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as George Coggins
Movie ★ 6.8
1967
Movie ★ 6.6
1967
Movie ★ 6.0
1967
Mickey Dunne as Lord Boutard
TV
1966
TV ★ 7.5
1965
Movie ★ 6.7
1965
The Incredible World of James Bond as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.0
1964
Movie ★ 7.4
1963
From Russia with Love as Boothroyd - 'Q'
Movie ★ 7.1
1963
Movie ★ 5.3
1963
Cleopatra as Senator (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1962
The Pirates of Blood River as Tom Blackthorne (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1962
Only Two Can Play as Clergyman on Bus
Movie ★ 5.8
1962
Suspense as President of the Court
TV ★ 6.7
1962
Suspense as Ian MacDonald
TV ★ 6.7
1962
Suspense as Company Spokesman
TV ★ 6.7
1961
The Curse of the Werewolf as 1st Footman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1960
Sword of Sherwood Forest as Wounded Fugitive (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1960
Danger Man as Charles - Doorman
TV ★ 7.4
1950s 21 credits
1959
Sapphire as Police Constable
Movie ★ 7.0
1959
TV ★ 4.8
1958
Corridors of Blood as Operations Assistant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1958
A Night to Remember as Seaman at Steerage Gate (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.7
1958
Further Up the Creek as Chief Yeoman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.6
1958
The Invisible Man as Det. Sergeant
TV ★ 7.3
1955
Spider's Web as Constable Jones
Movie ★ 6.0
1955
Movie ★ 8.0
1955
Dixon of Dock Green as Det. Insp. Jones
TV ★ 6.0
1955
TV ★ 6.4
1955
Dixon of Dock Green as Dr. Pearce
TV ★ 6.0
1955
Dixon of Dock Green as Bank Manager
TV ★ 6.0
1954
Movie ★ 6.5
1953
Street Corner as Police Constable
Movie ★ 5.5
1953
Operation Diplomat as Police Constable at Barrier
Movie ★ 6.1
1953
Knights of the Round Table as A Herald (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1952
TV
1950
Movie ★ 6.4
1950
Guilt Is My Shadow as Pub customer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.7
1950
Sunday Night Theatre as Pandimiglio
TV ★ 3.5
1940s 4 credits
1949
The Chiltern Hundreds as First Guardsman (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.0
1949
Adam and Evelyne as Barman in Restaurant (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.0
1948
Hamlet as Extra (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.4
1947
Captain Boycott as Gentleman on Train (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2
1930s 1 credit
1939
Ask a Policeman as Headless Coachman
Movie ★ 7.4