Gwendoline Christie: She was born on 28 October 1978. She is a British actress.
She is best known for portraying Brienne of Tarth in the HBO fantasy-drama series Game of Thrones (2012–2019), and the First Order storm-trooper Captain Phasma in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015).
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) For the former, she received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2019.
Gwendoline Christie Early Life
Gwendoline Philippa Christie was born in the West Sussex town of Worthing. She has two half-brothers who are older than her.
Her mother was a stay-at-home mom, and her father was a sales and marketing executive. She was raised in a little village in the South Downs.
She was a gymnast as a child, but after suffering a spinal injury, she switched to acting.
Christie’s career started as a model and she has been a part of several films and TV shows. One of her most popular roles is as the ‘Brienne of Tarth’ in the HBO hit series Game of Thrones.
She has also appeared in several Star Wars films, including The Force Awakens. Christie has also given voice to characters in Star Wars: Battlefront II.
Before launching her big career, Christie had several odd jobs, including working at a boutique for funky interiors in Brighton.
She was also a good gymnast and caught the attention of a photographer. Christie’s height caught the eye of Polly Bor-land, who made her the subject of her series Bunny.
Eventually, Christie was cast as Bunny in a number of commercials and TV shows. Christie has been in a relationship with fashion designer Giles Deacon for the past few years.
Gwendoline Christie Movies
Before she appeared in Game of Thrones, Gwendoline Christie was a part of the fringe art scene. She starred in music videos and posed for a Gold frapp record cover.
Her singing skills were well-known, and she often joined outre musician Patrick Wolf on stage. In one such performance, Wolf told the audience in Berlin that Christie had been cast in a weird TV show, and asked if they had heard of Game of Thrones.
Christie’s role in Game of Thrones continued until her final season in 2019. One of Christie’s first film credits was the 2007 short “The Time Surgeon.
Fans were immediately drawn to her charisma and talent, and the young actress went on to make history in the Star Wars franchise as the first female villain.
Her acting style has also earned her awards in many film festivals and competitions. She has also appeared in a few other films, most notably the James Bond film The Devil’s Own.
Christie Physical Appearance
Height | 6 Feet 3 Inches (1.91 m) |
Weight | 84 kg (185 lbs) |
Waist | 30 Inches |
Hips | 37 Inches |
Dress Size | 12 US |
Body Type | Hourglass |
Eye Colour | Blue |
Hair Colour | Blonde |
Christie Net Worth
Gwendoline Christie is a British actress who has a net worth of $4 million dollars.
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