Gwendoline Christie is a talented English actress who is most renowned for playing Brienne of Tarth in the super hit ‘Game of Thrones’ TV series.
Gwendoline Christie rose to even more fame with her role as Captain Phasma of the First Order of Stormtroopers in the recent Star Wars movies.
Gwendoline Christie initially trained to become a gymnast but after suffering an injury Gwendoline Christie chose acting as her career. After struggling to find work as an actress on-screen Gwendoline Christie became popular as a model with her first photo-shoot with famed photographer Polly Borland.
Today, Gwendoline Christie has become a popular actress and a successful model by breaking the perception of female beauty with her towering height.
About Gwendoline Christie
Bio | |
| Real Name | Gwendoline Tracey Philippa Christie |
| Nickname | Gwen |
| Date of Birth | 28th October 1978 |
| Age | 45 |
| Nationality | English |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Place of Birth | Worthing (West Sussex, England) |
| Education | Graduated from Drama Center London (London) |
Physical Stats | |
| Height | 6 ft 3" (191 cm) approximately |
| Weight | 176 lbs (80 kg) approximately |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Grey |
Family & Relationships | |
| Father | Bernard William Christie (Marketing and Sales Executive) |
| Mother | Mathilda Renee Christie (Homemaker) |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Boyfriend | Giles Deacon (Fashion Designer) |
Career | |
| Profession | Actress/Model |
| Net Worth | INR 21,00,00,000 (USD 3 Million) |
| Famous for | MOVIES - The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2, Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), The Darkest Minds, Welcome to Marwen, In Fabric (2018) TELEVISION - Seven Ages of Britain (2010), Game of Thrones (2012-present), Wizards vs Aliens (2012-2013), Top of the Lake: China Girl (2017), Star Wars' Resistance (2018) THEATER - Pravda (2006), Mirandolina (2006), Cymbeline (2007), Giant Bum (2009), Skin Deep (2009), Breakfast at Tiffany's (2009), Dr. Faustus (2010) SHORT FILMS - The Time Surgeon (2007), Ouhouse - (2010-2011), The Dress (2016) |
| First Movie | The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015) |
| Hobbies | Loves acting |
Gwendoline Christie has become increasingly popular among her fans worldwide with her impressive acting skills and unconventionally tall stature. Gwendoline Christie was initially discouraged to become an actor but Gwendoline Christie defied odds against her and after entering stage and television Gwendoline Christie has become an incredibly popular English actress today. Gwendoline Christie’s roles as Brienne of Tarth in ‘Game of Thrones’ TV series and as First Order Stormtrooper Captain Phasma in the recent Star Wars movies.
Gwendoline Christie’s age is around 2024, as Gwendoline Christie was born on the 28th of October, 1978 in Worthing, West Sussex, England. Gwendoline Christie’s height is an impressive 6 ft 3 inches (191 cm) while Gwendoline Christie’s weight is around 80 kg (176 lbs). Gwendoline Christie’s hobby and Gwendoline Christie’s passion are acting.
Gwendoline Christie’s father is Bernard William Christie, who was a sales and marketing executive by profession. Gwendoline Christie’s mother is Mathilda Renee Christie, who is a homemaker. Gwendoline Christie is the only child to her parents and hence Gwendoline Christie does not have siblings. Gwendoline Christie’s boyfriend is English fashion designer, Giles Deacon.
Thanks to her impressive acting skills and increasing popularity as an actress Gwendoline Christie’s net worth today is estimated around INR 21 crores (USD 3 Million).
Interesting Facts About Gwendoline Christie
- Gwendoline Christie used to work in a boutique between 2002 after she left school.
- Gwendoline Christie rose to immense popularity after celebrity photographer Polly Borland’s several photograph series between 2002 and 2008 showcased her.
- Gwendoline Christie’s mentor is popular English actor, writer and filmmaker Simon Callow who has been guiding Gwendoline Christie since she left drama school.
- Gwendoline Christie is an incredibly popular theater actress too and was seen in various stage productions around London before 2010.
- Gwendoline Christie was the popular choice among fans of ‘Game of Thrones’ to play Brienne of Tarth long before the producers had decided to start auditions for the role.
- Although Gwendoline Christie is now popular for being unconventionally tall and beautiful Gwendoline Christie was the victim of constant bullying as a teen due to her abnormally tall stature.
