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Sophie Turner Biography

Birth Name:Sophie Turner

Birth Place:Northampton, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actress, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Began acting at the age of three when she joined her local theatre group
Although she was unfamiliar with "Game of Thrones," she was encouraged to audition for the series by her drama teacher
Quote: "(On being on set during her first day of shooting "Game of Thrones") "The most surprising thing was how considerate and lovely everyone was, I felt part of a massive family the moment that I stepped on set․""
Quote: "I don't tend to be fussy about the roles that I would like to be cast as, I really wouldn't mind, I am not specific about one type of role, I like variety․"
Quote: "(On her part being with older men) "I never thought that I would ever have to face that challenge as an actress but because I am living my dream right now, whatever come with it, whether it be bad or not, it won't faze me because I'm on cloud nine!""
Has served as patron of the Playbox Theatre
Met and befriended her "Game of Thrones" co-star Maisie Williams, while the two were auditioning for the show
Adopted the dog that played her direwolf on "Game of Thrones․"
Is inspired in acting by actresses Natalie Portman, Dakota Fanning and Cameron Diaz

2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2013Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Supporting Young Actress: nominated
2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2014INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2017Blimp Award-#SQUAD: nominated
2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2018Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2018Best Actress-Feature: winner
2019Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series: nominated
2019IGN People's Choice Award-Best TV Ensemble: winner
2019IGN Award-Best TV Ensemble: nominated
2019People's Choice Award-Favorite Drama TV Star: nominated
2019People's Choice Award-Favorite Action Movie Star: nominated
2019People's Choice Award-Favorite Female TV Star: nominated
2019People's Choice Award-Favorite Female Movie Star: nominated
2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
2019Teen Choice Award-Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy Movie Actress: nominated
2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2020CinEuphoria-Merit - Honorary Award: winner