Sophie Turner

English actress, star of Game of Thrones

Sophie Turner - English actress, star of Game of Thrones
Born

February 21st, 1996
29 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

England

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An English actress gained recognition for portraying Sansa Stark in the HBO series Game of Thrones from 2011 to 2019. The role earned critical acclaim and brought widespread visibility. Turner also starred in the X-Men film series, portraying Jean Grey in X-Men: Apocalypse and Dark Phoenix. She made her feature film debut in Another Me, receiving positive reviews for her performance. In addition to acting, Turner has been involved in various charitable initiatives, using her platform to raise awareness about mental health issues.

Portrayed Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones

Starred as Jean Grey in X-Men films

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