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Ian Beattie
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Beattie in 2015
Born (1965-03-03) 3 March 1965 (age 60)
Education Methodist College Belfast
Queen's University Belfast
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
Occupation Actor
Years active 1989–present

Ian Beattie (born March 3, 1965) is an actor from Northern Ireland. He is famous for his roles in movies and TV shows. You might know him as Antigonus in the film Alexander (2004) or as Ser Meryn Trant in the popular TV series Game of Thrones, which he was in from 2011 to 2015.

Ian Beattie's Acting Journey

Ian Beattie started acting when he was very young. He even toured around Northern Ireland with a circus alongside his father! This early experience helped him become the actor he is today.

Becoming Ser Meryn Trant

One of Ian's most well-known roles is playing Ser Meryn Trant in the HBO fantasy drama Game of Thrones. He appeared in five seasons of this huge show, which was watched by millions around the world.

Other Exciting Roles

Besides Game of Thrones, Ian Beattie has been in many other TV shows and films. He played Antigonus in Oliver Stone's movie Alexander. He also appeared as Beorhtwulf of Mercia in an episode of the Vikings TV series. You might have also seen him in The Tudors.

On Stage Performances

Ian Beattie is also a talented stage actor. He starred in a play called Demented by writer Gary Mitchell. This play was performed at the Lyric Theatre in Belfast.

Movies Ian Beattie Has Been In

Ian Beattie has acted in many films over the years. Here are some of them:

Year Title Role Notes
1996 Space Truckers Trooper
2004 Alexander Antigonus
2007 Closing the Ring Seamus McCarty
2010 Mo Michael Stone TV film
2011 Brendan Smyth: Betrayal of Trust Brendan Smyth TV film
2012 Keith Lemon: The Film Awards host
2013 Starred Up Officer Johnson
2016 The Truth Commissioner Beckett
2016 The Journey Gerry Adams
2017 Papillon Toussaint
2018 Blackbird Nick Film released in 2022
2018 Viking Destiny Kirkwood
2022 Ann Diarmuid

TV Shows Ian Beattie Has Appeared In

Ian Beattie has also had many roles in television series. Here are some of his notable appearances:

Year Title Role Notes
1995 The Hanging Gale Brian Sweeney
2006 Killinaskully Father Bob Gilmartin Episode: 'The Sports Day'
2009 The Tudors Sergeant
2011–2015 Game of Thrones Ser Meryn Trant 17 episodes
2014 Line of Duty Bob 3 episodes
2014 37 Days Tsar Nicholas II
2014 Number2s McCoubrey 6 episodes
2015 Vikings King Brihtwulf Episode: 'Mercenary'
2016 Barbarians Rising Quinctilius Varus 2 episodes
2017 Doctor Who Jackdaw Episode: 'Empress of Mars'
2017 8 Days That Made Rome Emperor Constantine Episode: The Rebirth of Rome
2017 Tennison Dr. Martin Episode 1
2018 Quantico Titus Walker Episode: Ghosts

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