Motifs in the James Bond film series Bond" actors. Llewelyn's first film was the second in the Eon series, "From Russia with Love", after the actor who played the part in "Dr. No", Peter Burton, was unavailable for the filming schedule. (Burton's character was not yet called Q, but "the Armourer", Major Boothroyd, who instructed Bond on a new firearm, the Walther PPK.) After appearing as Q's assistant in "The World Is Not Enough", John Cleese appeared as Q in Pierce Brosnan's last film, "Die Another Day". For Daniel Craig's third film, "Skyfall", the character was re-introduced, with Ben Whishaw playing the part. The first Bond film,
Desmond Llewelyn Desmond Llewelyn Desmond Wilkinson Llewelyn (; 12 September 1914 – 19 December 1999) was a Welsh actor, best known for his role as Q in 17 of the "James Bond" films between 1963 and 1999. Llewelyn was born in Newport, Monmouthshire, the son of Mia (née Wilkinson) and Ivor Llewelyn, who was a coal mining engineer. He originally wanted to be a minister, but during his education at Radley College, he worked as a stagehand in the school's productions and occasionally picked up small roles. The outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939 halted his acting career; Llewelyn