Conleth Hill

Northern Irish actor, starring in 'Game of Thrones'

Conleth Hill - Northern Irish actor, starring in 'Game of Thrones'
Born

November 24th, 1964
60 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Northern Ireland

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An actor from Northern Ireland, gained prominence through roles in theater, film, and television. Became widely recognized for portraying Varys in the HBO series 'Game of Thrones', which ran from 2011 to 2019. The role showcased skill in conveying complex characters and often provided pivotal moments in the series. Also achieved recognition for performances in productions such as 'The Bay at Nice' and 'The Real Inspector Hound'.

Portrayed Varys in 'Game of Thrones'

Appeared in 'The Bay at Nice'

Featured in 'The Real Inspector Hound'

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