Desmond Llewelyn
Born September 12, 1914 · Newport, England, UK
15
Films reviewed
6.7
Avg. rating
GoldenEye
Best-reviewed
1965–1999
Years active
Biography
Desmond Wilkinson Llewelyn was a Welsh actor. He was best known for his role as Q in 17 of the James Bond films between 1963 and 1999.
On theIReview.com
Films featuring Desmond Llewelynthat we've reviewed.
★ 6.4The World Is Not Enough
as Q
Michael Apted · 1999
RT 51%
★ 6.5Tomorrow Never Dies
as Q, the head of MI6 Q-Branch.
Roger Spottiswoode · 1997
RT 58%
★ 7.2GoldenEye
as Q, the head of Q Branch (research and development division of the British Secret Service).
Martin Campbell · 1995
RT 81%
★ 6.7Licence to Kill
as Q, Bond's ally who supplies Bond with various gadgets and helps him in the field.
John Glen · 1989
RT 79%
★ 6.7The Living Daylights
as Q, MI6's "quartermaster", who supplies Bond with multi-purpose vehicles and gadgets useful in the latter's mission
John Glen · 1987
RT 73%
★ 6.3A View to a Kill
as Q, an MI6 officer in charge of the research and development branch. He supplies 007 with his equipment for his mission.
John Glen · 1985
RT 36%
★ 6.5Octopussy
as Q
John Glen · 1983
RT 41%
★ 6.7For Your Eyes Only
as Q, the head of MI6's technical department.
John Glen · 1981
RT 69%
★ 6.3Moonraker
as Q
Lewis Gilbert · 1979
RT 59%
★ 7.0The Spy Who Loved Me
as Q, MI6's head of research and development. He supplies Bond with unique vehicles and gadgets. Amasova refers to him as Major Boothroyd, the name of the armourer in Dr. No who becomes the head of Q Branch in From Russia With Love.
Lewis Gilbert · 1977
RT 82%
★ 6.7The Man with the Golden Gun
as Q, the head of MI6's technical department.
Guy Hamilton · 1974
RT 40%
★ 6.5Diamonds Are Forever
as Q, head of MI6's technical department.
Guy Hamilton · 1971
RT 64%
★ 6.7On Her Majesty's Secret Service
as Q, Head of MI6's technical department.
Peter R. Hunt · 1969
RT 81%
★ 6.8You Only Live Twice
as Q, head of MI6 technical department
Lewis Gilbert · 1967
RT 73%
★ 6.9Thunderball
as "Q": MI6's quartermaster, he supplies Bond with multi-purpose vehicles and gadgets useful for the latter's missions.
Terence Young · 1965
RT 85%
Review Highlights
AI-summarized critic and audience reaction, pulled from the Fan & Critic Buzz on their highest-rated films with us.
“The public reaction to "GoldenEye" is generally positive. Reviewers praise Pierce Brosnan's performance as Bond, Sean Bean's villainous role, and the film's action sequences. Critics also note that the plot is thin but enhanced by the addition of Sean Bean and Famke Janssen.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on GoldenEye →
“Reviewers praised Roger Moore's performance as 007 in "The Spy Who Loved Me", with many noting that he brought a unique blend of charm, humor, and action to the role. The film's exotic locations, extravagant gadgets, and big battle scenes were also commended for their quality. Many reviewers felt that this was one of the best Bond films ever made, with standout moments including the Lotus Esprit car sequence and Barbara Bach's performance as Bond girl Kara Milovy.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on The Spy Who Loved Me →
Selected Filmography
- Play for Today(1970)TV Series · 1 epas Official in Dream
- Playhouse(1974)TV Series · 1 epas Papa
- The Adventures of Robin Hood(1955)TV Series · 1 epas Two Fingers
- No Hiding Place(1959)TV Series · 2 eps
- Danger Man(1960)TV Series · 1 epas Charles - Doorman
- An Audience with...(1978)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Sunday Night Theatre(1950)TV Series · 1 epas Pandimiglio
- From Russia with Love(1963)as Boothroyd - 'Q'
- Softly, Softly(1966)TV Series · 1 ep
- Dixon of Dock Green(1955)TV Series · 1 epas Bank Manager
- Softly Softly: Task Force(1969)TV Series · 1 epas Somers
- Goldfinger(1964)as Q
- Cleopatra(1963)as Senator (uncredited)
- Doomwatch(1970)TV Series · 1 epas Thompson
- Suspense(1962)TV Series · 1 epas Company Spokesman
- Wilde Alliance(1978)TV Series · 1 epas Colonel Thripp
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang(1968)as George Coggins
- Stryker of the Yard(1961)TV Series · 1 ep
- Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em(1973)TV Series · 1 ep
- Follyfoot(1971)TV Series · 39 epsas Colonel Geoffrey Maddocks