Gwendoline Christie
Biography
Gwendoline Christie was born on October 28, 1978, in Worthing, West Sussex. She trained as a gymnast before taking up acting after a spinal injury at age 11. Known for her roles in HBO's Game of Thrones and the Star Wars franchise, Christie received Primetime Emmy Award nominations for her performances in both series, including Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for Game of Thrones and Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for Severance.