Gwendoline Christie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gwendoline Christie
|
|
|---|---|
.jpg)
Gwendoline Christie at an event for Game of Thrones in 2019
|
|
| Born | 28 October 1978 Worthing, West Sussex, England
|
| Alma mater | Drama Centre London |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Partner(s) | Giles Deacon (2013–present) |
Gwendoline Christie (born 28 October 1978) is an English actress. She is famous for playing strong characters like Brienne of Tarth in the TV show Game of Thrones. She also played Captain Phasma, a cool stormtrooper leader, in the Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars: The Last Jedi movies.
More recently, Gwendoline has starred in popular Netflix shows. She played Lucifer in The Sandman and Principal Larissa Weems in Wednesday.
Contents
Early Life and Training
Gwendoline Tracey Philippa Christie was born in Worthing, West Sussex, England. She grew up in a small village near the South Downs. When she was a child, she trained to be a gymnast. However, she started acting after she had a spinal injury.
She went to Drama Centre London and graduated in 2005. At first, some people told her she might not get many acting jobs because she was very tall and looked different from most actors. But Gwendoline was inspired by actress Tilda Swinton and decided to keep trying. She realized there could be a place for unique actors like her.
Starting Her Acting Career (2006–2011)
Gwendoline's height also caught the eye of photographer Polly Borland early in her career. She became the subject of a photo series called Bunny between 2002 and 2008.
An important person who helped Gwendoline since drama school is the actor and writer Simon Callow. She performed in many plays, including playing the Queen in Shakespeare's Cymbeline. She also played Lucifer in Doctor Faustus in 2010.
Gwendoline's first screen role was in a short film called The Time Surgeon in 2007. She also appeared in other short films by the same director, Nathaniel Mellors. Her first role in a big movie was a small part in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus in 2009.
Becoming a Star in Game of Thrones (2011–2015)
.jpg)
In 2011, Gwendoline got the role of the warrior Brienne of Tarth in the HBO fantasy TV series Game of Thrones. Brienne is a very tall, strong, and brave woman. Fans of the books had suggested Gwendoline for the role even before auditions began.
Gwendoline felt a strong connection to Brienne. She said she could use her own experiences of being teased for her height to play the character. To get ready for the role, she started wearing clothes that were not just for girls or boys. She also trained very hard, gaining a lot of muscle. The show's writer, George R. R. Martin, said she got the part easily after an amazing audition. She also took lessons in horse riding, sword-fighting, and stage combat.
Her first appearance as Brienne was in April 2012. Critics really liked her performance. They said she showed Brienne's strong will and determination just by how she walked and stood. For her role in Game of Thrones, Gwendoline was nominated for several awards.
While working on Game of Thrones, Gwendoline also starred in the British science fantasy series Wizards vs Aliens from 2012 to 2013. She played Lexi, an alien princess. She also had a small role in another Terry Gilliam movie, The Zero Theorem, in 2013.
Big Roles in Star Wars and Other Shows (2015–Present)
In 2015, Gwendoline joined The Hunger Games movies. She played Commander Lyme in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2.
The same year, she became part of the Star Wars universe. She played Captain Phasma in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. People loved her performance and the look of her character. She played Captain Phasma again in Star Wars: The Last Jedi in 2017. She even voiced Captain Phasma in the animated series Star Wars Resistance.
In 2017, Gwendoline had a main role in the TV series Top of the Lake. She played Miranda Hilmarson, a police officer. The show's creator, Jane Campion, wrote the character especially for Gwendoline.
After Game of Thrones ended in 2019, Gwendoline received her first nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award for her amazing performance in the final season.
In 2021, Gwendoline was cast as Lucifer in the Netflix series The Sandman. In 2022, she played Principal Larissa Weems in the popular Netflix show Wednesday.
In 2024, Gwendoline walked the runway for a famous fashion brand, Maison Margiela, during Paris Couture Week. It was a big moment in the fashion world! Also, in 2024, it was announced that she will be the narrator for the video game Civilization VII, coming out in 2025.
Personal Life
Gwendoline Christie is about 191 centimeters (6 feet 3 inches) tall. Her height made her a target for bullying when she was younger.
Since 2013, she has been in a relationship with British fashion designer Giles Deacon.
Images for kids
-
Gwendoline Christie at an event for Game of Thrones in 2019
-
Christie performing at the London Palladium in 2009
-
Christie with her Game of Thrones co-stars Carice van Houten and Liam Cunningham at San Diego Comic-Con in 2015
-
Gwendoline Christie at the Calgary Comic Expo in 2015
See also
In Spanish: Gwendoline Christie para niños
