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Gwendoline Christie

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Gwendoline Christie

Gwendoline Christie (born 28 October 1978) is an English actress. She is known for portraying Brienne of Tarth in the HBO fantasy-drama series Game of Thrones (2012–2019), and the First Order stormtrooper Captain Phasma in the films Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) and 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. Christie has since appeared in the Netflix fantasy series The Sandman and Wednesday (both 2022), and the Apple TV+ sci-fi thriller series Severance (2025), for which she received a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series nomination in 2025. In October 2025 she released a song with Sleaford Mods and Big Special.

Infobox

Born
(1978-10-28) 28 October 1978 (age 47)Worthing, West Sussex, England
Alma mater
Drama Centre London
Occupation
Actress
Years active
2006–present
Height
1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
Partner
Giles Deacon (2014–present)

Tables

· Filmography › Feature films
2009
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Role(s)
Classy Shopper 2
2013
The Zero Theorem
Role(s)
Woman in Commercial
2015
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
Role(s)
Commander Lyme
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Role(s)
Captain Phasma
2016
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
Role(s)
Herself
2017
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Role(s)
Captain Phasma
2018
The Darkest Minds
Role(s)
Lady Jane
In Fabric
Role(s)
Gwen
Welcome to Marwen
Role(s)
Anna
2019
The Personal History of David Copperfield
Role(s)
Jane Murdstone
Our Friend
Role(s)
Teresa
2022
Flux Gourmet
Role(s)
Jan Stevens
2024
Robin and the Hoods
Role(s)
Aura
2025
After This Death
Role(s)
Alice
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2009
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
Classy Shopper 2
2013
The Zero Theorem
Woman in Commercial
2015
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
Commander Lyme
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Captain Phasma
2016
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
Herself
2017
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Captain Phasma
2018
The Darkest Minds
Lady Jane
In Fabric
Gwen
Welcome to Marwen
Anna
2019
The Personal History of David Copperfield
Jane Murdstone
Our Friend
Teresa
2022
Flux Gourmet
Jan Stevens
2024
Robin and the Hoods
Aura
2025
After This Death
Alice
· Filmography › Television
2010
Seven Ages of Britain Teaser
Role(s)
The Operator
Notes
Television film
2012–2013
Role(s)
Wizards vs Aliens
Notes
Lexi
2012–2019
Role(s)
Game of Thrones
Notes
Brienne of Tarth
2017
Top of the Lake: China Girl
Role(s)
Miranda Hilmarson
Notes
Miniseries
2018
Star Wars Resistance
Role(s)
Captain Phasma (voice)
Notes
3 episodes
2022
Green Eggs and Ham
Role(s)
Marilyn Blouse (voice)
Notes
Recurring role (season 2)
2022–present
Role(s)
Wednesday
Notes
Larissa Weems
2022–2025
Role(s)
The Sandman
Notes
Lucifer
2025
Severance
Role(s)
Lorne
Notes
Recurring role (season 2); 2 episodes
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2010
Seven Ages of Britain Teaser
The Operator
Television film
2012–2013
Wizards vs Aliens
Lexi
Main role (seasons 1–2)
2012–2019
Game of Thrones
Brienne of Tarth
Recurring role (seasons 2–3); main (seasons 4–8)
2017
Top of the Lake: China Girl
Miranda Hilmarson
Miniseries
2018
Star Wars Resistance
Captain Phasma (voice)
3 episodes
2022
Green Eggs and Ham
Marilyn Blouse (voice)
Recurring role (season 2)
2022–present
Wednesday
Larissa Weems
Main role (season 1); recurring role (season 2)
2022–2025
The Sandman
Lucifer
5 episodes
2025
Severance
Lorne
Recurring role (season 2); 2 episodes
· Filmography › Theatre
2006
Pravda
Role(s)
Cindy
Notes
Chichester Festival Theatre
Mirandolina
Role(s)
Ortensia
Notes
Royal Exchange, Manchester
2007
Cymbeline
Role(s)
Queen
Notes
Barbican Theatre
2009
Giantbum
Role(s)
Sir Boss
Notes
London's Tate Britain
Skin Deep
Role(s)
Susannah Dangerfield
Notes
Leeds Grand Theatre
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Role(s)
Mag Wildwood
Notes
Theatre Royal Haymarket, London
2010
Dr. Faustus
Role(s)
Lucifer
Notes
Royal Exchange, Manchester
2019
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Role(s)
Titania/Hippolyta
Notes
Bridge Theatre
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2006
Pravda
Cindy
Chichester Festival Theatre
Mirandolina
Ortensia
Royal Exchange, Manchester
2007
Cymbeline
Queen
Barbican Theatre
2009
Giantbum
Sir Boss
London's Tate Britain
Skin Deep
Susannah Dangerfield
Leeds Grand Theatre
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Mag Wildwood
Theatre Royal Haymarket, London
2010
Dr. Faustus
Lucifer
Royal Exchange, Manchester
2019
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Titania/Hippolyta
Bridge Theatre
· Filmography › Video games
2016
Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Role(s)
Captain Phasma
2017
Star Wars Battlefront II
2025
Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Role(s)
Narrator
Year
Title
Voice role
Notes
2016
Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Captain Phasma
2017
Star Wars Battlefront II
2025
Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Narrator
· Filmography › Short films
2007
The Time Surgeon
Role(s)
The Tape
Notes
Nathaniel Mellors
2010
Ourhouse, Episode 1: 'Games'
Role(s)
Annalise "Babydoll" Wilson
Notes
Nathaniel Mellors
Ourhouse, Episode 4: 'Internal Problems'
Role(s)
Annalise "Babydoll" Wilson
Notes
Nathaniel Mellors
2011
Ourhouse, Episode 2: 'Class'
Role(s)
Annalise "Babydoll" Wilson
Notes
Nathaniel Mellors
Ourhouse, Episode 3: 'The Cure of Folly'
Role(s)
Annalise "Babydoll" Wilson
Notes
Nathaniel Mellors
2016
The Dress
Role(s)
The Woman
Notes
Barnaby Roper
Year
Title
Role
Director(s)
Notes
2007
The Time Surgeon
The Tape
Nathaniel Mellors
Short film
2010
Ourhouse, Episode 1: 'Games'
Annalise "Babydoll" Wilson
Nathaniel Mellors
Short film; also associate producer, and responsible for casting, costumes, props, and make-up
Ourhouse, Episode 4: 'Internal Problems'
Annalise "Babydoll" Wilson
Nathaniel Mellors
Short film; also associate producer, and responsible for casting, costumes, props, and make-up
2011
Ourhouse, Episode 2: 'Class'
Annalise "Babydoll" Wilson
Nathaniel Mellors
Short film; also associate producer, and responsible for casting, costumes, props, and make-up
Ourhouse, Episode 3: 'The Cure of Folly'
Annalise "Babydoll" Wilson
Nathaniel Mellors
Short film; also associate producer, and responsible for casting
2016
The Dress
The Woman
Barnaby Roper
Short film
· Filmography › Audio dramas
2020
The Sleeper and the Spindle
Role(s)
The Queen
2022
The Callisto Protocol: Helix Station
Role(s)
Percy
Notes
Prequel to the video game The Callisto Protocol
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2020
The Sleeper and the Spindle
The Queen
2022
The Callisto Protocol: Helix Station
Percy
Prequel to the video game The Callisto Protocol
· Awards and nominations
2013
Saturn Awards
Role(s)
Best Supporting Actress on Television
Notes
Game of Thrones
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Role(s)
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
Notes
Nominated
2014
Nominated
2015
Nominated
Empire Awards
Role(s)
Hero Award
Notes
Won
2018
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Role(s)
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
Notes
Nominated
2019
Saturn Awards
Role(s)
Best Supporting Actress on Television
Notes
Nominated
Primetime Emmy Awards
Role(s)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Notes
Nominated
2020
Critics' Choice Television Awards
Role(s)
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Notes
Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Role(s)
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
Notes
Nominated
2022
British Independent Film Awards
Role(s)
Best Ensemble Performance
Notes
Flux Gourmet
2024
Astra Creative Arts TV Awards
Role(s)
Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Notes
The Sandman
2025
Primetime Emmy Awards
Role(s)
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Notes
Severance
Astra Awards
Role(s)
Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Notes
Nominated
Year
Award
Category
Nominated work
Result
2013
Saturn Awards
Best Supporting Actress on Television
Game of Thrones
Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
Nominated
2014
Nominated
2015
Nominated
Empire Awards
Hero Award
Won
2018
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
Nominated
2019
Saturn Awards
Best Supporting Actress on Television
Nominated
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Nominated
2020
Critics' Choice Television Awards
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
Nominated
2022
British Independent Film Awards
Best Ensemble Performance
Flux Gourmet
Nominated
2024
Astra Creative Arts TV Awards
Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series
The Sandman
Nominated
2025
Primetime Emmy Awards
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Severance
Nominated
Astra Awards
Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series
Nominated

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