Desmond Wilkinson Llewelyn was a Welsh actor renowned for his iconic role as Q in the James Bond film series. He appeared in seventeen Bond films from 1963's 'From Russia with Love' until his final appearance in 1999's 'The World Is Not Enough'. Llewelyn's portrayal of the MI6 quartermaster, who supplied Bond with his unique gadgets, became a beloved and enduring element of the franchise. Beyond Bond, he had a long and varied career in theatre, film, and television that spanned over six decades.