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Gemma Whelan Biography
Birth Name:Gemma Elizabeth Whelan
Birth Place:Leeds, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Profession Actress
Fast Facts
- Was honored at the 2010 Funny Women Awards
- Initially studied to be a dancer before switching to stand-up comedy
- Best known for her role in "Game of Thrones․"
- Performed in the production "Dark Vanilla Jungle" at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2013
- Well known for performing the comedic character Chastity Butterworth in her stand-up routines
- Attended the same school as her "Game of Thrones" castmate Sophie Turner
- Possesses the ability to speak French and Spanish
Awards
- 2015Panel Award-Best Actor: winner
- 2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2020CinEuphoria-Merit - Honorary Award: winner