Winter is coming, friends! You may not believe, but it is… And those dragons! Something is going to happen with them sooner or later, right? Well, we’re about to find out soon, because Game of Thrones is going to be returning for its fifth season early on in April. We’re excited about it! So, we thought we’d take a look at some of the shows best characters and the actors and actresses that are responsible for bringing them to life. What was Shae doing before she was warming Tyrion’s bed? And how about Tyrion? What was he up to? Well, you’re about to find out. So come take a look at 15 Game of Thrones stars before they were famous.


1. Cersei Lannister – Lena Heady

When Cersei Lannister isn’t busy plotting to murder someone, she’s usually sitting around somewhere half or full drunk on fine wine. She’s portrayed on the show by Lena Heady, who’s been a working actress since the early 90s. One of her first roles had her appearing in a TV Movie based on the hit show MacGyver. Later on in her career, before Game of Thrones, she was the titular character in “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles” and even appeared in the movie 300.

2. Petyr Baelish – Aiden Gillen

Petyr Baelish, who’s known more commonly to fans and on the show as Littlefinger, is Westeros foremost purveyor of sexual services, something that he uses to his political advantage. The character is portrayed by Aiden Gillen, who’s been a working actor since the 80s. Fans of HBO know that the network likes to keep it in the family, and Aiden Gillen is one example of this. He had a prominent role on The Wire, which many consider to be the best television show ever.

3. Jon Snow – Kit Harrington

Jon Snow is one of those characters that make women swoon, and there’s no doubting that he certainly heats things up on The Wall. Game of Thrones is really Kit’s first role, and he’s turned his success on the show into roles elsewhere. Before that, Kit was just one of many fresh-faced young male actors looking for work. But, unlike many of those other actors, he did have being a descendant of King Charles II going for him.

4. Theon Greyjoy – Alfie Allen

Poor Theon Greyjoy! Things just haven’t been going well for him, have they? We thought about using the name that this character goes by now, but we’re trying to avoid spoilers for all of you folks who aren’t caught up with the show yet. Anyway, Alfie Allen, who plays Theon, has been acting since he was a child, and even appeared in the sequel to Agent Cody Banks. Many may not realize that he comes from a creative family; his sister is the singer Lily Allen.

5. Shae – Sibel Kekilli

It is so hard not to spoil things for you guys! Let’s see… So Shae has been the woman that’s been keeping Tyrion’s bed warm at night, delighting both him and the audience with her quick wit. She’s played by the Turkish actress Sibel Kekilli, who’s had quite the career. If you’ve ever thought to yourself that Sibel looks quite actual acting in the nude on camera, that’s because she is. Once, long ago, she worked as a porn actress.

6. Daenerys Targaryen – Emilia Clarke

Daenerys Targaryen goes by many different names on the show, no more apropos than “The Mother of Dragons”. Emilia Clarke is responsible for bringing this character to life, and it’s really the first true role she’s had in her career, having only appeared in a handful of things before. If you thought that Emelia was a natural blonde, you are incorrect. She’s a brunette, and she uses a wig while they’re filming the show.

7. Hodor – Kristian Nairn

Hodor may be the closest thing that Game of Thrones has to ongoing comic relief. After all, the dude only says one thing, “Hodor!” The character is brought to life by an actor named Kristian Nairn, and it’s his first role. Sweet gig, that. Booking a continuing role on a major television show in which you only have one line. When he’s not busy filming the show, Kristian is attending to his other job as a professional DJ.

8. Jaime Lannister – Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

If it weren’t for the fact that the character is such a pretentious and incestuous blowhard, women would probably swoon over Jaime Lannister just as much as they do Jon Snow. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is the man who brings this character to life, and the role is but one of many in his career. As you might have guessed by the name, Nikolaj is a foreign actor. So, if you want to see some of his earlier roles, you better be prepared for subtitles!

9. Margaery Tyrell – Natalie Dormer

Ah, Margery! Things must be so much better now that… Right, no spoilers… Margery Tyrell is… Look, would you just catch up with the show already? It’s been on for years now! Anyway, this character is played by Natalie Dormer, who is no stranger to successful, serialize television. Before Game of Thrones, you may have caught her playing Anne Boleyn on the hit television show The Tudors.

10. Joffrey Baratheon – Jack Gleeson

We promised that we weren’t going to spoil anything for you, but keeping that promise is getting really, really hard. Obviously, you know all about King Joffrey – he’s the character that you love to hate. Anyway, Jack Gleeson, who’s actually not anything at all like his on screen counterpart, portrays him. He had a few roles before the show, and even appeared in Batman Begins as a child saved by the Dark Knight himself.

11. Brienne of Tarth – Gwendoline Christie

In the world of Westeros, is there anyone that kicks more ass than Brienne of Tarth? Many fans have really grown to love the character, which has certainly helped the career of Gwendoline Christie. She had a few bit parts before Game of Throne, but now things are looking up! She’s set to appear in the new Star Wars movie that’s coming out later this year, and she’ll also be appearing in the final Hunger Games movie.

12. Stannis Baratheon – Stephen Dillane

King Stannis is such a sour puss, isn’t he? And now, he’s only going to have more things to complain about given that he’s found his way to… No spoilers! Right! Let’s see… Stephen Dillane is the actor responsible for rendering Stannis’ signature scowl and film, and he’s got quite a body of experience to back that scowl up. He’s been working as an actor since the 80s and is perhaps best known for his roles in The Hours and Spy Game.

13. Melisandre – Carice van Houten

We really don’t understand why Stannis is such a sourt puss; he get’s to feast his eyes on Melisandre all day long. Can things really be that bag? The Red Woman is portrayed by actress Carice van Houten, who turned success in foreign films into success in big Hollywood movies. For example, she’s appeared opposite Tom Cruise in the World War II movie Valkyrie.

14. Tyrion Lannister – Peter Dinklage

Tyrion Lannister may be the beating heart of the Game of Thrones universe, and that universe’s creator, George R. R. Martin, has even said that Tyrion is his favorite character. He’s portrayed by actor Peter Dinklage, who’s had quite a long and fulfilling career. He had a run on the hit show Nip / Tuck, appeared in the movie Elf, and has even showed up for cameos in shows like Entourage. We love Peter Dinklage, and we bet that you do to.

15. Tywin Lannister – Charles Dance

Go figure that the father of Tyrion would be the person that many people consider to be the show’s greatest villain – the ruthless Tywin Lannister. A great villain deserves a great actor, and that’s exactly what the show got when they hired Charles Dance to portray him. He’s been acting since the 70s and has had many different roles. Our favorite? Why that would be his turn as the villain Benedict in the sadly forgotten Arnold Schwarzenegger film Last Action Hero.

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The 'imp' is my favourite.
Where is Karl Drogo?

Op, nice one.

My favs are the Imp and Master of Whisperer.

Can't wait for season six.
GOT is the best TV series ever.

Pls, what about the Starks; Arya and Sansa.



In Valyria, we say.......
VALAR MORGHULLIS TO EVERYONE
VALAR DOHAERIS

“If the day comes when you would find me again, give that coin to any man from Braavos, and say these words to him--valar morghulis.”

have always known lena heady and peter dinklage before GOT.

Jon snow.. You know nothing. *Nice one.. I enjoyed reading it.

So Brienne of Tarth even fine abi na photoshop work I dey see?