Lena Headey, 1973
Actors · October 3, 1973
Lena Headey
★ HOW OLD IS LENA HEADEY?
Lena Headey is 52 years old, born October 3, 1973 in United Kingdom · Libra.
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About
Lena Headey became a global household name as Cersei Lannister on Game of Thrones, earning five Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe nod for the role. The British actor was born on 3 October 1973 and built her career across film and television before the HBO series made her one of the most recognized faces in prestige drama. As a Libra, she balances sharp intelligence with strategic depth—traits that defined her most iconic character.
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Biography
Lena Headey's international breakthrough came through Cersei Lannister on HBO's Game of Thrones (2011–2019), a role that earned her five Emmy Award nominations and a Golden Globe nomination. The British actor was born on 3 October 1973 and made her film debut in Waterland (1992), followed by early television work including The Clothes in the Wardrobe (1993). Before Game of Thrones, she established herself across independent and studio films: The Brothers Grimm (2005), 300 (2006)—for which she received a Saturn Award nomination as Gorgo, Queen of Sparta—and later Dredd (2012), The Purge (2013), and 300: Rise of an Empire (2014). Beyond prestige drama, she has voiced characters in video games and animated series, including Sarah Connor in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008–2009), Big Mama in Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and roles in Infinity Train and Tales of Arcadia. As an actor, Headey works across mediums—film, television, voice work, and animation—shaping characters that span genres from fantasy to science fiction to horror. Born in GB, she represents a generation of British performers who found international platforms through premium television. Her Libra nature suggests a balance between charm and calculated intensity, qualities that have shaped her most memorable screen personas.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Lena Headey made her film debut in the mystery drama Waterland (1992) and appeared in the British television play The Clothes in the Wardrobe (1993). She worked steadily across British and American productions before her breakout roles in The Brothers Grimm (2005) and 300 (2006), building a solid reputation in independent and studio films alongside television appearances.
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Trivia
- She received five Emmy Award nominations for her role as Cersei Lannister on Game of Thrones.
- She was nominated for a Saturn Award for her portrayal of Gorgo, Queen of Sparta, in 300 (2006).
- She starred as Sarah Connor in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008–2009), reprising one of science fiction's most iconic roles.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Caretaker
Responsible and family-oriented. Lena Headey often anchor a fandom community and lean into projects with social or emotional weight.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
- Milo ManheimSnake · 2001
- Josie TotahSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- An Yu-jin
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Frequently asked
- How old is Lena Headey?
- Lena Headey is 52 years old (born October 3, 1973).
- When is Lena Headey's birthday?
- Lena Headey was born on October 3, 1973.
- What is Lena Headey's zodiac sign?
- Lena Headey is a Libra, born October 3, 1973.
- What is Lena Headey's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Lena Headey was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Lena Headey from?
- Lena Headey is from United Kingdom.
- What does Lena Headey do?
- Lena Headey is a actor.
- Is Lena Headey still alive?
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