Gemma Whelan, 1981
Actors · April 23, 1981
Gemma Whelan
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Gemma Whelan is 45 years old, born April 23, 1981 in United Kingdom · Taurus.
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About
Gemma Whelan is best known for playing Yara Greyjoy across eight seasons of Game of Thrones, the HBO fantasy-drama that defined her acting career. Born in England in 1981, she's also a stand-up comedian performing as her character Chastity Butterworth. Beyond the Iron Throne, she's appeared in Upstart Crow, The End of the F***ing World, Killing Eve, and DI Ray. As a Taurus, she channels the sign's grounded persistence through comedic and dramatic roles alike.
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Biography
Gemma Whelan carved out a dual career as an actress and stand-up comedian, with her role as Yara Greyjoy in Game of Thrones becoming her signature performance. Born in 1981 in England, she balanced screen work with live comedy, developing her stand-up character Chastity Butterworth. Her television credits span multiple genres: she played Kate in all three series of the period comedy Upstart Crow (2016–2018), Detective Eunice Noon in the first season of The End of the F***ing World (2017), Geraldine in the third series of Killing Eve (2020), and DCI Kerry Henderson across both seasons of the police drama DI Ray (2022–2024). Actors combine performance training with emotional range to inhabit characters across film, television, and theatre. As a Taurus born in April, Whelan's earth-sign steadiness suits her ability to anchor both comedic and dramatic projects with authenticity. Her work spans genre boundaries—from fantasy and crime drama to comedy and period television—demonstrating range across the medium.
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Trivia
- She played Yara Greyjoy, a Greyjoy princess and warrior, in Game of Thrones.
- She performs stand-up comedy as her character Chastity Butterworth.
- She appeared in all three series of Upstart Crow as Kate.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Gemma Whelan tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Rocky
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Frequently asked
- How old is Gemma Whelan?
- Gemma Whelan is 45 years old (born April 23, 1981).
- When is Gemma Whelan's birthday?
- Gemma Whelan was born on April 23, 1981.
- What is Gemma Whelan's zodiac sign?
- Gemma Whelan is a Taurus, born April 23, 1981.
- What is Gemma Whelan's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Gemma Whelan was born in 1981, the year of the Metal Rooster.
- Where is Gemma Whelan from?
- Gemma Whelan is from United Kingdom.
- What does Gemma Whelan do?
- Gemma Whelan is a actor.
- Is Gemma Whelan still alive?
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