'Game of Thrones' Actors You Forgot Were in Other Shows and Movies

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Mon, October 9, 2017 at 4:03 AM UTC

'Game of Thrones' Actors You Forgot Were in Other Shows and Movies — The *Game of Thrones* world employs some of the most recognizable faces on the British drama scene, and with a massive cast sprawling across more than a decade, you've likely stumbled across your favorite Westeros citizens in other shows and movies. Expect even more star power in the upcoming prequel, *House of the Dragon*, which is set to premiere on August 21, 2022. From *Harry Potter* to the Marvel universe and beyond, here's where you can catch the cast of both shows.
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Emilia Clarke — **You know her as**: Daenerys Targaryen
**But you’ll also recognize her** as: Lou in *Me Before You*
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Sophie Turner — **You know her as:** Sansa Stark
**But you’ll also recognize her as:** Jean Grey in *X-Men: Apocalypse*
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Jason Momoa — **You know him as:** Khal Drogo
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Aquaman in *Justice League*
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Rory McCann — **You know him as:** Sandor "The Hound" Clegane
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Michael Armstrong in *Hot Fuzz*
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Stephen Dillane — **You know him as:** Stannis Baratheon
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Leonard Woolf in *The Hours*
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Maisie Williams — **You know her as:** Arya Stark
**But you’ll also recognize her as:** Lydia in *The Falling*
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Lena Headey — **You know her as:** Cersei Lannister
**But you’ll also recognize her as:** Queen Gorgo in *300*
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Nathalie Emmanuel — **You know her as:** Missandei
**But you’ll also recognize her as:** Ramsey in *Furious 7* and *The Fate of the Furious*
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Carice van Houten — **You know her as:** Melisandre
**But you’ll also recognize her as:** Nina in *Valkyrie*
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Thomas Brodie-Sangster — **You know him as:** Jojen Reed
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Sam in *Love Actually*
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Michelle Fairley — **You know her as:** Catelyn Stark
**But you’ll also recognize her as:** Ava Hessington in *Suits*
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Tobias Menzies — **You know him as:** Edmure Tully
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Frank Randall and Black Jack Randall in *Outlander*
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Richard Madden — **You know him as:** Robb Stark
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Kit in *Cinderella*
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Diana Rigg — **You know her as:** Olenna Tyrell
**But you’ll also recognize her as:** Tracy in *On Her Majesty's Secret Service*
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Kit Harington — **You know him as:** Jon Snow
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Roland in *Testament of Youth*
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Jim Broadbent — **You know him as:** Archmaester Ebrose
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Professor Slughorn in *Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince* and *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2*
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Iain Glen — **You know him as:** Jorah Mormont
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Manfred Powell in *Lara Croft: Tomb Raider*
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David Bradley — **You know him as:** Walder Frey
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Mr. Filch in *Harry Potter*
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Pedro Pascal — **You know him as:** Oberyn Martell
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Javier Pe?a in *Narcos*
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Jack Gleeson — **You know him as:** Joffrey Baratheon
**But you’ll also recognize him in:** *Batman Begins*
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Indira Varma — **You know her as:** Ellaria Sand
**But you’ll also recognize her as:** Zoe in *Luther*
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Peter Vaughan — **You know him as:** Maester Aemon
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** William Stevens in *Remains of the Day*
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Essie Davis — **You know her as:** Lady Crane
**But you’ll also recognize her as:** Amelia in *The Babadook*
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Conleth Hill — **You know him as:** Varys
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Edward Darby in *Suits*
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Charles Dance — **You know him as:** Tywin Lannister
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Commander Deniston in *The Imitation Game*
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Michael McElhatton — **You know him as:** Roose Bolton
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Rob Breedlove in *The Fall*
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Peter Dinklage — **You know him as:** Tyrion Lannister
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Trask in *X-Men: Days of Future Past*
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Aidan Gillen — **You know him as:** Petyr "Littlefinger" Baelish
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Tommy in *The Wire*
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Gwendoline Christie — **You know her as:** Brienne of Tarth
**But you’ll also recognize her as:** Captain Phasma in *Star Wars: The Force Awakens*
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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau — **You know him as:** Jaime Lannister
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Mark in *The Other Woman*
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Max von Sydow — **You know him as:** The Three-Eyed Raven
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Father Merrin in *The Exorcist*
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Natalie Dormer — **You know her as:** Margaery Tyrell
**But you’ll also recognize her as:** Anne Boleyn in *The Tudors*
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Liam Cunningham — **You know him as:** Davos Seaworth
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Solon in *Clash of the Titans*
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Jonathan Pryce — **You know him as:** The High Sparrow
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Governor Swann in *Pirates of the Caribbean*
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Joe Dempsie — **You know him as:** Gendry
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Chris in *Skins*
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Art Parkinson — **You know him as:** Rickon Stark
**But you’ll also recognize his voice as:** Kubo in *Kubo and the Two Strings*
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Sean Bean — **You know him as:** Ned Stark
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Boromir in *The Lord of the Rings*
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Michiel Huisman — **You know him as:** Daario Naharis
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Ellis in *The Age of Adaline*
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Jessica Henwick — **You know her as:** Nymeria Sand
**But you’ll also recognize her as:** Colleen Wing in *Iron FIst*
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Isaac Hempstead Wright — **You know him as:** Bran Stark
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Tom in *The Awakening*
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Rose Leslie — **You know her as:** Ygritte
**But you’ll also recognize her as:** Maia in *The Good Fight*
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Hannah Murray — **You know her as:** Gilly
**But you’ll also recognize her as:** Cassie in *Skins*
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Finn Jones — **You know him as:** Loras Tyrell
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Danny Rand in *Iron Fist*
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Iwan Rheon — **You know him as:** Ramsay Bolton
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Maximus in *Inhumans*
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Ellie Kendrick — **You know her as:** Meera Reed
**But you’ll also recognize her as:** Tina in *An Education*
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Mark Gatiss — **You know him as:** Tycho Nestoris
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Mycroft in *Sherlock*
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Ian McShane — **You know him as:** Brother Ray
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Al Swearengen in *Deadwood*
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Jerome Flynn — **You know him as:** Bronn
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Hector in *Black Mirror*: "Shut Up and Dance"
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Alfie Allen — **You know him as:** Theon Greyjoy
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Iosef in *John Wick*
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Alexander Siddig — **You know him as:** Doran Martell
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Julian Bashir in *Star Trek: Deep Space Nine*
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Ciarán Hinds — **You know him as:** Mance Rayder
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Aberforth Dumbledore in *Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2*
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Matt Smith — **You know him as:** Prince Daemon Targaryen in *House of the Dragon*
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Prince Philip in *The Crown*
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Sonoya Mizuno — **You know her as:** Lady Mysaria in *House of the Dragon*
**But you’ll also recognize her as:** Araminta Lee in *Crazy Rich Asians*
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Olivia Cooke — **You know her as:** Alicent Hightower in *House of the Dragon*
**But you’ll also recognize her as:** Emma Decody in *Bates Motel*
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Paddy Considine — **You know him as:** King Viserys Targaryen in *House of the Dragon*
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Father John Hughes in *Peaky Blinders*
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Emma D'Arcy — **You know them as:** Rhaenyra Targaryen in *House of the Dragon*
**But you’ll also recognize them as:** Naomi Richards in *Wanderlust*
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Rhys Ifans — **You know him as:** Otto Hightower in *House of the Dragon*
**But you’ll also recognize him as:** Dr. Curt Connors (a.k.a. The Lizard) in *The Amazing Spider-Man* and *Spider-Man: No Way Home*
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The Game of Thrones world employs some of the most recognizable faces on the British drama scene, and with a massive cast sprawling across more than a decade, you've likely stumbled across your favorite Westeros citizens in other shows and movies. Expect even more star power in the upcoming prequel, House of the Dragon, which is set to premiere on August 21, 2022. From Harry Potter to the Marvel universe and beyond, here's where you can catch the cast of both shows.

WATCH HOUSE OF THE DRAGON ON HBO

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Game of Thrones employs some of the most recognizable faces on the British drama scene, and with a massive cast sprawling across 67 episodes and seven seasons, you've likely stumbled across your favorite Westeros citizens in other shows and movies.

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'Game of Thrones' Actors You Forgot Were in Other Shows and Movies

Emilia Clarke

Sophie Turner

Jason Momoa

Rory McCann

Stephen Dillane

Maisie Williams

Lena Headey

Nathalie Emmanuel

Carice van Houten

Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Michelle Fairley

Tobias Menzies

Richard Madden

Diana Rigg

Kit Harington

Jim Broadbent

Iain Glen

David Bradley

Pedro Pascal

Jack Gleeson

Indira Varma

Peter Vaughan

Essie Davis

Conleth Hill

Charles Dance

Michael McElhatton

Peter Dinklage

Aidan Gillen

Gwendoline Christie

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

Max von Sydow

Natalie Dormer

Liam Cunningham

Jonathan Pryce

Joe Dempsie

Art Parkinson

Sean Bean

Michiel Huisman

Jessica Henwick

Isaac Hempstead Wright

Rose Leslie

Hannah Murray

Finn Jones

Iwan Rheon

Ellie Kendrick

Mark Gatiss

Ian McShane

Jerome Flynn

Alfie Allen

Alexander Siddig

Ciarán Hinds

Matt Smith

Sonoya Mizuno

Olivia Cooke

Paddy Considine

Emma D'Arcy

Rhys Ifans

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