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| Age | 43 |
| Birthday | 14 October, 1980 |
| Birthplace | Clifton, Bedfordshire, England, UK |
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Hair Color | Brown - Dark |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Claim to Fame | Perfume: The Story of a Murderer |
Benjamin John Whishaw (born 14 October 1980) is an English actor, in film, television, and theatre. After winning a British Independent Film Award for his performance in My Brother Tom (2001), Whishaw was nominated for an Olivier Award for his portrayal of the title role in a 2004 production of Hamlet. This was followed by television roles in Nathan Barley (2005), Criminal Justice (2008) and The Hour (2011-12) and film roles in Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006), I'm Not There (2007), Brideshead Revisited (2008) and Bright Star (2009). For Criminal Justice, Whishaw received an International Emmy Award and received his first BAFTA Award nomination.
