Gwendoline Christie, an English actor, is most recognized worldwide for her iconic portrayal of Brienne of Tarth in the HBO series Game of Thrones. The Primetime Emmy-nominated actor has also played the first leading female villain of the Star Wars franchise, Captain Phasma, in both Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
| Real Name/Full Name | Gwendoline Christie |
| Date Of Birth | 28 October 1978 |
| Age | 45 years old |
| Birthplace | Worthing, West Sussex, England. |
| Nationality | British. |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Height | 6 feet 3 inch |
| Weight | 84 kg |
| Married Status | Not Married |
| Siblings | 2 |
| Profession | Actress |
| Net worth | $4 Million. |
Biography
October 28, 1978 is the date of Gwendoline Christie’s birth in Worthing, West Sussex, England. She has two siblings who are half-siblings. Her father was employed in sales and marketing, while her mother was responsible for homemaking.
In the beginning, she attended Henfield Primary School and then transferred to Warden Park Secondary School. Later, she stated that her height made it challenging for her to fit in. She began working in a boutique located in Brighton in 2002. Christie completed her studies at Drama Centre London, a drama school located in Kings Cross, in 2005.
Personal Life
The relationship between Gwendoline Christie and herself is stable. Since 2013, she has been in a relationship with her current boyfriend Giles Deacon. Deacon is a fashion designer who is known for his high-end fashion designs in the UK. The two are a perfect match as Deacon considers Gwendoline Christie his muse and she is a particularly stylish person herself, regularly wearing his designs on the red carpet and sitting front row at most of his runway shows.
Their wedding date, as they did with their first meeting and relationship, is also being kept private. The bride and groom haven’t made any effort to talk about their marriage, engagement, or future plans yet. We are looking forward to the attractive couple getting married soon.
Career
The short film ‘The Time Surgeon’, Christie’s first on-screen project, was released in 2007. As an operator on the BBC program ‘The Seven Ages of Britain’, she earned her first TV credit. Mrs. Hubble was the first stage role she played for the Royal Shakespeare Company in Great Expectations in 2005.
In 2007, her role as the Queen in Shakespeare’s Cymbeline was also played by her. The 2009 film The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus was where she made her mainstream feature film debut, playing a supporting role. She played Mag Wildwood in the Breakfast at Tiffany’s production at Theatre Royal Haymarket in the same year. In 2010, she played the role of Lucifer in the play Doctor Faustus.
In July 2011’s Game of Thrones 2012 second season, Brienne of Tarth, a warrior, was played by Gwendoline Christie. The role she played led to her becoming a household name.
She has been given more opportunities in the film industry because of her exceptional acting skills. Terry was played by her again in ‘The Zero Theorem’ in 2013. Her status as a cinematic force was truly established in 2015 when she landed two significant roles in major franchises.
In 2015, Gwendoline’s career reached a pivotal point. Her captivating performance in ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2’ brought attention to her role as Commander Lyme. Her role as Captain Phasma in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ truly catapulted her into the limelight. Widespread acclaim and solidified her position as a rising star in Hollywood were earned by her for this iconic role in the beloved Star Wars franchise.
At the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival, she was also visible in Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s The Friend. Christie was depicted as an envoy in the movie adaptation of Charles Dickens’s The Personal History of David Copperfield in January 2020.
As Lucifer, Christie appeared in The Sandman (2022) on Netflix, which was inspired by Neil Gaiman’s DC Comics series. Peter Strickland’s Flux Gourmet (2022) was where she was seen. Her most well-known performance in recent films has been as Principal Larissa Weems in Tim Burton’s record-breaking Netflix series Wednesday (2022), alongside Jenna Ortega.
Gwendoline Christie Movies & TV Shows
| Movie & TV Shows | Year |
| The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus | 2009 |
| Seven Ages of Britain (TV Series) | 2010 |
| Game of Thrones: Season 2 – In Production, Belfast | 2011 |
| Game of Thrones (TV Series) | 2011 |
| Game of Thrones: Destinations of Season 2 | 2012 |
| Game of Thrones: Season 2 – Invitation to the Set | 2012 |
| Wizards vs Aliens (TV Series) | 2012 |
| Top of the Lake (TV Series) | 2013 |
| The Zero Theorem | 2013 |
| Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience | 2015 |
| Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens | 2015 |
| Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi | 2017 |
| Wizards vs Aliens (TV Series) | 2018 |
| Star Wars Resistance (TV Series) (voice) | 2018 |
| Welcome to Marwen | 2018 |
| In Fabric | 2018 |
| The Darkest Minds | 2018 |
| A Midsummer Night’s Dream | 2019 |
| Green Eggs and Ham (TV Series) (voice) | 2019 |
| The Personal History of David Copperfield | 2019 |
| Our Friend | 2019 |
| Severance (TV Series) | 2022 |
| Loving Highsmith (voice) | 2022 |
| The Sandman (TV Series) | 2022 |
| Flux Gourmet | 2022 |
| Wednesday (TV Series) | 2022 |
| Robin and the Hoods | 2024 |
Net Worth
With a net worth of $4 million, Gwendoline Christie is both an actress and producer from the United Kingdom. Gwendoline Christie is best known for her Emmy-nominated performance as Brienne of Tarth on HBO’s “Game of Thrones” (2012–2019) and for playing Captain Phasma in the films “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) and “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017).
Conclusion
Gwendoline Christie is an accomplished artist who has displayed her art in galleries around the world, in addition to her acting talents. Gwendoline Christie’s on-screen presence is formidable, but she’s known for her warm and down-to-earth personality. She frequently interacts with her fans and advocates for self-acceptance and empowerment.
Gwendoline Christine is the name used by Gwendoline on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, with a large fan base. Her Instagram @gwendolineuniverse followers are 3.2 million, Facebook @Gwendolinechristie followers are 46 thousand, and Twitter @lovegwendoline followers are 858.6 thousand.
