• Gemma Elizabeth Whelan was born on April 23, 1981 in Leeds, Yorkshire England.
• She is a 37-year-old Caucasian actress, comedian, and dancer.
• She is best known for her role as Yara Greyjoy on “Game of Thrones”.
• She has professional experience in dance, musical theater, and singing.
• Her estimated net worth is $1 million.
Known for movies
The Wolfman (2010)
as Gwen’s Maid
Game of Thrones (2012-2017)
as Yara Greyjoy
Gulliver’s Travels (2010)
as Lilliputian Rose
Wise Girl (2016)
as Noodles
Who is actress Gemma Whelan from “Game of Thrones”?
Born Gemma Elizabeth Whelan on the 23rd of April 1981, in Leeds, Yorkshire England, Gemma Whelan is a 37-year-old Caucasian actress and comedian, perhaps best known for portraying the reckless heiress Yara Greyjoy in one of the most popular shows of all time, “Game of Thrones”.
Early Life and Education
Aside from the date and place of her birth, virtually nothing is known about Gemma’s early childhood, including the identities of her parents, and according to current sources, it doesn’t look like Gemma had any siblings either. There is also no information about her teenage years and adolescence, so media sources are in the dark about when she first took an interest in what she does today. However, apparently Gemma went through several phases as a child, seeing as she mastered multiple crafts before becoming an actress. First off, she is a professional dancer, specializing in tap and jazz dance styles, likely having taken classes as a child in order to get to this level of mastery, which makes her an active member of the Beaux Belles dance group based in London. Additionally, she has substantial training in musical theater, and a highly developed mezzo-soprano singing voice, meaning it is likely that she took singing lessons as a child as well. Furthermore, she can speak conversational Spanish. Therefore, in spite of the fact that it’s not known whether she attended college, or ever matriculated from high school, it can be assumed that Gemma is highly educated nonetheless.
Career
There is no data regarding her early employment history until 2005, when Gemma participated in her first big official play, entitled “Newsrevue” at the Edinburgh Festival. After that, she was seen in almost a dozen plays, which undoubtedly served as a springboard for her career leap into cinematography. Her TV screen debut took place in 2006, when she landed a minor role in the TV series entitled “The Enforcers”, going on to enact more than several characters in various films and TV shows. As her popularity and recognition steadily rose, so did her chances to star. It’s important to note that Gemma is also a stand-up comedian, and during this time she was also doing comedy. Finally, in 2012, she got her biggest break by participating in the making of the eventually legendary “Game of Thrones.” At the moment, Gemma is involved in two shoots.
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“There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so” So think good of Upstart Crow tonight BBC2 10pm! ? pic.twitter.com/bK7HaXGiEH
— Gemma Whelan (@WhelanGemma) May 9, 2016
Love Life
Being seriously devoted to her career, apparently Gemma hasn’t found the time to share information regarding any boyfriend or spouse, although it’s undeniably evident that she has one. All that the media knows is that his name is Gerry, although the time when they started dating and any plans for the future will remain a mystery. In July 2017, Gemma announced that she is expecting her first child with her partner. In some of her latest Instagram posts, Gemma can be seen interacting with the child, looking quite happy with the way her life has turned out so far.
What is Gemma Whelan’s Net Worth?
$1 million.
Looking like a frightened deer at #BroadcastAwards with @VMComedyCalling lovely mushrooms!#notabreasteuphemism @SueTerryVoices are the best! pic.twitter.com/MU3KEX3Lil
— Gemma Whelan (@WhelanGemma) February 1, 2017
Body Measurements
Height is 5ft 6ins (1.68m), hair color is brown while her eyes are dark blue.
General Info
| Full Name | Gemma Whelan |
| Height | 1.68 m |
| Profession | Actor, Comedian |
| Nationality | British |
Accomplishments
| Nominations | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series |
| Movies | Prevenge, Gulliver’s Travels, The Wolfman |
| TV Shows | The Moorside, Horrible Histories, Game of Thrones, Upstart Crow, Decline and Fall |
Social profile links
Pictures
Movies
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squadron 42 | 2017 | Video Game post-production | |
| Untitled Pajama Men Project | 2016 | TV Movie post-production | Glenda |
| Game of Thrones | 2012-2017 | TV Series | Yara Greyjoy |
| Decline and Fall | 2017 | TV Mini-Series | Diane Fagan |
| Mass Effect: Andromeda | 2017 | Video Game | Pathfinder Raeka (voice) |
| The Moorside | 2017 | TV Mini-Series | Karen Matthews |
| Uncle | 2015-2017 | TV Series | Veronica |
| Morgana Robinson’s the Agency | 2016 | TV Series | Kat Cassidy |
| Wise Girl | 2016 | Short | Noodles |
| Prevenge | 2016 | Len | |
| Hetty Feather | 2016 | TV Series | Ida Battersea |
| Upstart Crow | 2016 | TV Series | Kate |
| Comedy Playhouse | 2016 | TV Series | Chloe |
| Almost Royal | 2014-2016 | TV Series | Narrator |
| Guitar Hero Live | 2015 | Video Game voice | |
| Dragon Age: Inquisition – Trespasser | 2015 | Video Game voice | |
| Not Safe for Work | 2015 | TV Series | Davina |
| Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward | 2015 | Video Game | Igeyorhm (English version, voice) |
| Murder in Successville | 2015 | TV Series | Nurse Adele |
| The Art of Foley | 2015 | TV Mini-Series | Pippa |
| Asylum | 2015 | TV Mini-Series | Journalist |
| Mapp & Lucia | 2014 | TV Mini-Series | Irene Coles |
| Santageddon | 2014 | Short | Gemma |
| Dragon Age: Inquisition | 2014 | Video Game | Additional Voices / Additional Voices – Jaws of Hakkon DLC (voice) |
| Siblings | 2014 | TV Series | Ruth |
| Badults | 2014 | TV Series | Juliet |
| Claudia O’Doherty Comedy Blaps | 2013 | TV Series | Sarah |
| The Day They Came to Suck Out Our Brains! | 2013 | TV Mini-Series | |
| Ruddy Hell! It’s Harry and Paul | 2012 | TV Series | Various |
| Threesome | 2011 | TV Series | Wendy |
| Gulliver’s Travels | 2010 | Lilliputian Rose | |
| The Persuasionists | 2010 | TV Series | Josephine |
| The Wolfman | 2010 | Gwen’s Maid | |
| 10 Minute Tales | 2009 | TV Series | Pretty Nurse |
| Frites | 2008 | Short | Marie-Anne |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Graham Norton Show | 2017 | TV Series | Herself – Guest |
| Game of Thrones: Season 2 – Character Profiles | 2013 | Video documentary short | Yara Greyjoy / Herself |
| Game of Thrones: Season 2 – In Production, Belfast | 2011 | Video documentary | Yara Greyjoy |
Awards
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Panel Award | Tweetfest Film Festival | Best Actor | Wise Girl (2016) |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Actor | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Game of Thrones (2011) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
