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Lena Headey Biography

Birth Name:Lena Headey

Birth Place:Hamilton, Bermuda, The Bahamas

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

As an animal rights activist, she has done work with PETA
Nominated for a Scream Award for her role in "Game of Thrones" in 2011
Was nominated for a Saturn Award for her role in "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" in 2008
Studied acting at Shelly College in West Yorkshire, England
Impressed a casting agent during a performance at the Royal National Theatre in London
Quote: "We've all had that moment where you look into someone's eyes and there's some kind of recognition there, whether you act on it or not․"
Had a postage stamp of her released by the Royal Mail in celebration of the "Game of Thrones" cast's contribution to the series
Has become a devotee of yoga and boxing

Awards

2001Silver Iris-Best Actress: winner
2003Chlotrudis Award-Best Actress: nominated
2007Golden Schmoes-Best T&A of the Year: nominated
2007MTV Movie Award-Breakthrough Performance: nominated
2007Scream Award-Fantasy Fox: nominated
2007Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Action Adventure: nominated
2008Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2008Saturn Award-Best Actress on Television: nominated
2008SFX Award-Best TV Actress: nominated
2008Scream Award-Best Science Fiction Actress: nominated
2009Saturn Award-Best Actress on Television: nominated
2009Scream Award-Best Science Fiction Actress: nominated
2011Scream Award-Best Fantasy Actress: nominated
2011WIN Award-Actress Drama Series: nominated
2012Saturn Award-Best Actress on Television: nominated
2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actress: nominated
2012INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2013OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2013SFX Award-Best Actress: nominated
2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2014Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actress: nominated
2014INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2014OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2014TV Guide Award-Favorite Villain: nominated
2014WIN Award-Actress Drama Series: winner
2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2015Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actress: winner
2015INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2015OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2016Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress on Television: nominated
2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2016BloodGuts UK Horror Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2016Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2016Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actress: winner
2016OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: winner
2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2017Saturn Award-Best Actress on Television: nominated
2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2017Palmarés blogos de oro-Best Actress in a TV show (Mejor Actriz en una serie): nominated
2017Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2017Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2018Saturn Award-Best Actress on Television: nominated
2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2018Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actress: nominated
2018Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2018INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2018OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2018Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2019Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series: nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actress of the Decade: winner
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actress: nominated
2019IGN Award-Best TV Ensemble: nominated
2019IGN People's Choice Award-Best TV Ensemble: winner
2019OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2019WFCC Award-Best Screen Couple: nominated
2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2020CinEuphoria-Merit - Honorary Award: winner
2024Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Limited Series or TV Movie: nominated