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Stephen Dillane Biography

Birth Name:Stephen Dillane

Birth Place:Kensington, England

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Received the 2000 Drama Desk Award for outstanding actor in a play
Was awarded a 2000 Theatre World Award for his role in "The Real Thing․"
Trained in acting at the Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol
Is the brother of actor Richard Dillane
Quote: "(On his role as Thomas Jefferson in "John Adams") "I immersed myself completely․ I didn't have the nerve not to․""
Quote: "(On not wanting to meet the real-life person in which his character is based upon) "Unconsciously you take on all kinds of assumptions that can become inhibiting․""
Well known for his role in the series "Game of Thrones․"

1998AFI Award-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Television Drama: winner
2002ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: winner
2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture: nominated
2003Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
2003Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: winner
2003PFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
2004ALFS Award-British Supporting Actor of the Year: nominated
2005Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
2008OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
2008Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
2009BAFTA TV Award-Best Actor: winner
2010Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actor of the Decade: nominated
2010SDFCS Award-Best Ensemble Performance: winner
2014Emmy-Best Performance by an Actor: winner
2014RTS Television Award-Actor - Male: nominated
2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2020CinEuphoria-Merit - Honorary Award: winner