Gemma Whelan Bio | Wiki
Gemma Whelan is a well-known English actress and comedian. She is known for her role in the HBO fantasy-drama series Game of Thrones as Yara Greyjoy. Whelan lays Kate in all seasons of the comedy Upstart Crow, The End of the F***ing World on Channel 4, and Geraldine on the third season of Killing Eve.
Gemma Whelan Age
She was born on April 23, 1981, in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Whelan is 42 years old.
Gemma Whelan Height
She is a woman of average stature. Whelan stands at a height of 5 ft 6 in (Approx 1.68 m).
Gemma Whelan Family
She was born to her loving parents in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Whelan holds British nationality and grew up in the Midlands. Due to the nature of her work, she has kept details regarding her parents away from the limelight.
Gemma Whelan Husband
She is happily married to her loving husband Gerry Howell. Gerry is also a comedian and actor. The couple maintains a low profile on their personal whereabouts. However, they reside in London with their two children.
Gemma Whelan Education
She received her high school diploma from The King’s High School for Girls in Warwick. Whelan then enrolled at the London Studio Centre where she graduated with her degree.
Gemma Whelan Movies and Tv Shows
Movies
- Madness of the Dance as Sister Grace in 2006
- Shortbread and Tea as Mildred in 2008
- The Wolfman as Gwen’s Maid in 2010
- Gulliver’s Travels as Lilliputian Rose in 2010
- Prevenge as Len in 2016
- Surviving Christmas with the Relatives as Miranda in 2018
- Emma as Mrs. Weston in 2020
Tv Shows
- The Enforcers as Holly in 2006
- The Persuasionists as Josephine in 2010
- Threesome as Wendy in 2011
- For the Win as Various in 2011
- Cardinal Burns as Claire in 2012
- Game of Thrones as Yara Greyjoy from 2012 to 2014 and 2016 to 2019
- Claudia O’Doherty Comedy Blaps as Sarah in 2013
- Badults as Juliet in 2014
- Horrible Histories as Various since 2016
- The End of the F***ing World as Eunice in 2017
- White House Farm as Ann Eaton in 2020
- Killing Eve as Geraldine Martens in 2020
- Inside No. 9 as Columbina in 2021
- The Tower as Detective Sergeant Sarah Collins in 2021
- DI Ray as DCI Kerry Henderson in 2022
Gemma Whelan Game of Thrones | GOT
Whelan was cast as Yara Greyjoy in the HBO fantasy-drama television series Game of Thrones in August 2011. She then appeared as a recurring cast member from the second season onward. In the series, she is the daughter of Balon Greyjoy and his wife Alannys Harlaw, and the elder sister of Theon. Yara earned her father’s respect by commanding men and killing men. Additionally, she appeared from 2012 to 2014 and 2016 to 2019.
Gemma Whelan Killing Eve
She had a starring role as Geraldine Stowton, Carolyn’s daughter and Kenny’s older sister in season three of the British spy thriller television series, Killing Eve. The series is about Eve Polastri, a British intelligence investigator tasked with capturing psychopathic assassin Villanelle. Further, the series has four seasons with 32 episodes.
Gemma Whelan The Crown
She had a role in the fictitious drama tv series The Crown as Patricia Campbell. Whelan appeared in only one episode in 2017. Further, the series contains four seasons in 40 episodes.
Gemma Whelan Actress
Her acting career kicked off in 2005. She won the 2010 Funny Women Variety Award as a stand-up comedian. She also performed at the 2013 Edinburgh Fringe with her show Chastity Butterworth & The Spanish Hamster. Whelan recorded a pilot chat show as her character Chastity Butterworth for BBC Radio 4 in 2014. Moreover, she had supporting roles in several films and TV shows, including the 2010 films Gulliver’s Travels and The Wolfman.
Further, she had a role in Ben Elton’s BBC Two comedy Upstart Crow and was a series regular on The End of the F***ing World. Also, she played roles in other comedies, including Uncle and The Agency. S had recurring and guest roles in the HBO fantasy-drama television series Game of Thrones as Yara Greyjoy. Whelan appeared as Marian Lister in the BBC drama Gentleman Jack in 2019. She had a reprising role of Kate in Upstart Crow opened at the Gielgud Theatre. In addition, she returned to the West End stage as Kate when the play was revived at the Apollo Theatre in 2022.
Gemma Whelan Net Worth
She has worked as a professional actress since 2005 and from her acting, she has attained a decent fortune. Whelan’s net worth is $9 Million.
Who Is Gemma Whelan
Whelan is a famous English actress and comedian. She is known for her role in the HBO fantasy-drama series Game of Thrones as Yara Greyjoy. Whelan lays Kate in all seasons of the comedy Upstart Crow, The End of the F***ing World on Channel 4, and Geraldine on the third season of Killing Eve.
How Tall Is Gemma Whelan
Whelan is a woman of average stature and is 5 ft 6 in.
Is Gemma Whelan Married
She is happily married to her loving husband Gerry Howell. Gerry is also a comedian and actor. The couple maintains a low profile on their personal whereabouts.
Whelan’s Social Media Account
Twitter – @WhelanGemma
Instagram – gemwhelan