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He moustache fancied a change! Spectre star Ben Whishaw is worlds away from his typical style as he reveals a new bushy beard and shorter locks

Published: 17:45 GMT, 20 May 2016 | Updated: 22:46 GMT, 20 May 2016

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He shot to fame as James Bond's aide Q in Skyfall.

But Ben Whishaw proved that he too can master the spy-like art of disguise as he looked virtually unrecognisable whilst out in New York on Thursday.

Sporting a dark bushy beard, the 35-year-old actor looked worlds away from the clean shaven star who has dominated the silver screen recently.

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Spy style: He shot to fame as James Bond's aide Q in Skyfall. But Ben Whishaw proved that he too can master the spy-like art of disguise as he looked unrecognisable whilst out in New York on Thursday

As well as his newfound facial fuzz, the star also sported new shorter hairstyle in a drastic change from his typical mop of shaggy locks.

Befitting with his new appearance, the London Spy star rocked an indie vibe on his journey as he strolled through the streets clad in a leather jacket and navy T-shirt.

Donning a pair of chinos and black boots, the star seemed in good spirits as he soaked up the sunshine on his stroll.

Neither here nor hair! Sporting a dark bushy beard, the 35-year-old actor looked worlds away from the clean shaven star who has dominated the silver screen recently (pictured now and in 2014)

Crop it like it's hot! As well as his newfound facial fuzz, the star also sported new shorter hairstyle in a drastic change from his typical mop of shaggy locks as he strolled through the streets

Ben cut a solo figure on the outing and was not joined by his husband Mark Bradshaw.

The star - who entered into a civil partnership with the Australian composer in 2012 - recently spoke out about his sexuality after he was unknowingly outed.

Speaking to The Telegraph, the star revealed that once the news was revealed he found it something of a relief.

Master of disguise: Ben played Q - the head of Secret Service's Q Branch - in Skyfall and Spectre alongside leading man Daniel Craig - who recently announced he would no longer be playing James Bond

Man about town: Befitting with his new appearance, the London Spy star rocked an indie vibe on his journey as he strolled through the streets clad in a leather jacket and navy T-shirt

'Now people aren’t that interested, because now there’s nothing being concealed,' he explained.

Tom - who voices Paddington Bear in the 2014 movie - also explained that he chose to open up more about his personal life to stop fans speculating.

'[Not speaking] made it worse,' he said. 'Because then people assume you’ve got some really juicy, awful thing that you’re keeping from them.'

Sharing is caring: Ben also starred in the 2015 BBC series London Spy. He recently revealed that he has made more of an effort to speak about his personal life as he doesn't want fans to speculate