Gwendoline Christie is a well-known actress from England. The actress, in her mid-40s, became best recognized for her role in Game of Thrones, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and The Sandman.

Christie got a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award in 2019 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. She has appeared in The Sandman and Wednesday on Netflix.

Gwendoline Christie Early Life & Education

Gwendoline Christie, the British actress, was born on October 28, 1978, in Worthing, West Sussex. The actress’s parents gave her the name Gwendoline Tracey Philippa Christie. She has two half-brothers. The actress grew up in a hamlet close to the South Downs.

On October 28, 1978, Gwendoline Christie was born in Worthing, West Sussex
Gwendoline Christie was born in Worthing, West Sussex. Source: Instagram

Christie was a gymnast when she was younger but switched to acting after a spinal injury. She earned her degree from Drama Centre London in 2005.

Gwendoline Christie Relationship:

Gwendoline Christie started a relationship with fashion designer Giles Deacon. The two have remained together since 2013. Gwendoline and her long-time boyfriend, Giles, steered clear of any scandals in their relationship.

Gwendoline Christie is romantically involved with the fashion designer Giles Deacon.
Gwendoline Christie is romantically involved with the fashion designer Giles Deacon.
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Christie is a voracious reader and admits to being a fantasy and science fiction fan. She is also a genuine lover of the arts and has communicated a wish to launch a theater company in Worthing, where she was born and raised. In addition to being a patron of the Albert Kennedy Trust, Christie is an outspoken supporter of the LGBTQ community.

Will Gwendoline and her partner, Giles, tie the knot? For almost a decade, Christie and her boyfriend shared a loving relationship. However, the Game of Thrones actress remains content with her lover and hasn’t pushed to marry Deacon.

Gwendoline Christie’s Net Worth

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Gwendoline Christie’s net worth is approximately $4 million. Christie makes her fortune through her successful acting career. In addition to her work as an actress, she also makes finances via theatrical appearances and various endorsements.

Gwendoline Christie's net worth is approximately $4 million.
Gwendoline Christie’s net worth is approximately $4 million.
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Christie is featured in several magazines and television shows. Likewise, she is now considered one of the biggest stars in the entertainment industry.

Gwendoline Christie Promising Career

At the beginning of the 2000s, photographer Polly Borland came upon Gwendoline Christie while strolling through Brighton and thought she was “quite striking.” Polly saw her working at a store and invited her to pose for some images. Christie posed for the Bunny photo series between 2002 and 2008.

In 2006, she made her stage debut in Pravda and Mirandolina‘s productions; the following year, she performed in Cymbeline. Finally, Gwendoline started her acting career the following year, in 2007.

Game of Thrones actress took a picture on the New York City Ballet's red carpet.
Gwendoline Christie took a picture on the New York City Ballet’s red carpet.
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Christie made her debut in the short film The Time Surgeon, which was released in 2007. In addition, she appeared in Terry Gilliam‘s The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. When Gwendoline was cast as Brienne of Tarth in Game of Thrones, she got her big break. She played the lead role in Wizards vs. Aliens.

Gwendoline is also featured in The Zero Theorem, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens. She reprised her role as Captain Phasma in the film Star Wars: The Last Jedi and the television series Star Wars Resistance on Disney Channel. In addition, Christie portrayed her character in the movie Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, released in 2016.

Christie landed the lead role of Miranda Hilmarson in Top of the Lake. Moreover, she has roles in the movies The Darkest Minds, In Fabric, The Personal History of David Copperfield, and Our Friend, and she also had a co-starring role in the 2018 film Welcome to Marwen.

Christie’s Career after 2020!

Gwendoline gave the voice to Marilyn Blouse in Netflix’s Green Eggs and Ham in 2022. Furthermore, she performed in the film Flux Gourmet. Similarly, in the Wednesday series, she played the role of Larissa Weems in the Addams Family television show.

Gwendoline Christie Movies and TV Shows

  • The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus
  • The Zero Theorem
  • The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
  • Star Wars: The Force Awakens
  • Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
  • Star Wars: The Last Jedi
  • The Darkest Minds
  • In Fabric
  • Welcome to Marwen
  • The Personal History of David Copperfield
  • Our Friend
  • Flux Gourment
  • Seven Ages of Britain Teaser
  • Game of Thrones
  • Wizards vs. Aliens
  • Top of the Lake: China Girl
  • Star Wars Resistance
  • Green Eggs and Hams
  • The Sandman
  • Wednesday

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