Thomas Brodie-Sangster
English actor in 'Game of Thrones'
Born
May 16th, 1990
35 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
England
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Born in 1990, this English actor gained recognition for portraying Jojen Reed in the television series 'Game of Thrones'. Other prominent roles include playing Newt in the 'Maze Runner' film series and the voice of Ferb in the animated series 'Phineas and Ferb'. Brodie-Sangster's career began as a child actor, leading to multiple award nominations. His performances highlight versatility across both live-action and voice acting.
Portrayed Jojen Reed in 'Game of Thrones'
Played Newt in the 'Maze Runner' series
Voiced Ferb in 'Phineas and Ferb'
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