Desmond Llewelyn was born in South Wales in 1914, the son of a coal mining engineer. Desmond Llewelyn This article is more than 21 years old James Bond's Q, supplier of expensive, lethal gadgetry: 'Please pay attention, 007, and stop playing with the toys' Film Unlimited Desmond Llewelyn's coffin is carried into St Mary's church James Bond legend Desmond Llewelyn has been remembered by friends, family and fans at his funeral near his home in Bexhill, East Sussex. He was airlifted to hospital, but died of his injuries. Desmond Llewelyn, whose eccentric interpretation of the character Q made him a beloved figure to generations of Bond fans, died at Eastbourne District General Hospital with his son by his side. Desmond Wilkinson Llewelyn (12 September 1914 – 19 December 1999) was a Welsh actor, famous for playing Q in 17 of the James Bond films between 1963 and 1999. "Most gadgets expire or explode as I touch them," he said in an interview in October. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. The stunning Georgian house in Bexhill-on-Sea was home to the actor until his death in 1999. The son of an engineer Ivor, and his wife Mia Llewelyn, Desmond grew up in a wealthy family environment. At one point, he was caught by the Germans inside a tunnel the prisoners were digging, and sent to solitary confinement for ten days. Desmond Llewelyn, Actor: GoldenEye. Actor Desmond Llewelyn was born Desmond Wilkinson Llewelyn on "My interpretation of the character was that of a toffee-nosed English," he once said. Desmond Llewelyn (1914 - 1999) Sword of Sherwood Forest (1960) [Wounded fugitive]: Shot in the back with a bolt after fleeing Peter Cushing's men. In a recent interview, Llewelyn, who described himself as a "small-part actor", said he hoped to continue appearing in the films. Cleese was cast as Q's deputy 'R' in The World is Not Enough. Q (standing for Quartermaster), like M, is a job title rather than a name. ©1999 CBS Worldwide Inc. All Rights Reserved. According to Trend Celeb Now, Desmond Llewelyn's estimated Net Worth, Salary, Income, Cars, Lifestyles & much more details has been updated below. Desmond Llewelyn has been died on Dec 19, 1999 ( age 85). Desmond Llewelyn. Q is a fictional character in the James Bond films and film novelisations. "Really what you saw in the films was what he was. Biography Early life Llewelyn was born in Newport, Monmouthshire, the son of Mia (née Wilkinson) and Ivor Llewelyn. He was 85. He was 85 and lived in Bexhill in East Sussex, England. Llewelyn lived in Bexhill, East Sussex. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. He is the head of Q Branch, the fictional research and development division of the British Secret Service. During World War II, Llewelyn was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, serving in France. The 85-year-old, a notorious technophobe in real life, was the quartermaster of 007's lethal gadgets and had been an enduring figure since 1963, outlasting a string of leading actors. Shortly before his death, Llewelyn completed work on a new film entitled Error 2000, in which he finally got to save the world himself. None Known Add a photo to this gallery Last month he spoke of his own private tragedy and how he felt powerless to help Pamela, his wife of 61 years, who is suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Calling all 007 fans - the former home of infamous Q actor Desmond Llewelyn is up for sale. Beginning with From Russia with Love in 1963, Llewelyn appeared as Q, the quartermaster of the MI6 gadget Lab (also known as Q Branch), in every EON Bond film until his death, with the exception of Live and Let Diein 1973, in which the character Q did not appear. The actor was driving back from a signing event for his book when his Renault Megane collided with a Fiat Bravo on the A27 near Firle, East Sussex. Pamela, who he credited with helping him through the lean post- war years, lost her sight four years ago and no longer recognised him. Captured by the Germans, he was held as a prisoner of war for five years. He was 59. Llewelyn was the only actor in the original Bond series to have worked alongside five of the acto… Copyright © 2021 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Desmond Llewelyn, whose eccentric interpretation of the character Q made him a beloved figure to generations of Bond fans, died at Eastbourne District General Hospital with his son by his side. Desmond Llewelyn Celebrity Profile - Check out the latest Desmond Llewelyn photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at Rotten Tomatoes! His son Ivor, 50, was the first of many to pay tribute to him last night. Desmond Llewelyn, who starred as the eccentric scientist Q in all but one of the James Bond films, was killed in a head-on car crash Sunday, police said. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Desmond Llewelyn (12 September 1914 – 19 December 1999) was the most famous actor to portray Q.He acted in the role from From Russia with Love to The World Is Not Enough except Live and Let Die.He also reprised the role in a 1967 TV feature, Welcome to Japan, Mr. The Associated Press and Internet Movie Database contributed to this report, First published on December 19, 1999 / 3:21 PM. Llewelyn was chosen for the role of Q because of his work with director Terence Young in the 1950 war film They Were Not Divided, in which he played a tank gunner. 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