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How The Cast Of Game Of Thrones Aged From The First To Last Season
Vote for the characters who have changed the most from the first to the final season of Game of Thrones.
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Isaac Hempstead has played Bran Stark as he grows from a child into the three-eyed raven from seasons one to four and six to eight of Game of Thrones. Hempstead was only 12 in season one and finished season eight at age 20.
- Birthplace: London, England, UK
- Born: 04-09-1999
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Game of Thrones fans have watched Sophie Turner grow up playing Sansa Stark from ages 15 to 23.
- Birthplace: Northampton, England, UK
- Born: 02-21-1996
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From the ages 13 to 22, Maisie Williams has portrayed Arya Stark on Game of Thrones seasons one through eight.
- Birthplace: Bristol, England, UK
- Born: 04-15-1997
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Nikolaj Coster-Waldau has portrayed Jamie Lannister on all eight seasons of Game of Thrones from the ages of 40 to 48. While Jamie has gone through a lot of physical changes – including the loss of a limb – Coster-Waldau looks as though he hasn't aged a day.
- Birthplace: Rudkøbing, Denmark
- Born: 07-27-1970
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Kit Harington has played Jon Snow for all eight seasons of Game of Thrones from the ages of 24 to 32. No matter what he's up against – white walkers, wildlings, or even death – Jon triumphs as a force of good.
- Birthplace: Acton, London, England, UK
- Born: 12-26-1986
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Peter Dinklage (from ages 41 to 49) has portrayed Tyrion Lannister during all eight seasons of Game of Thrones.
- Birthplace: Morristown, New Jersey, USA
- Born: 06-11-1969
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Emilia Clarke became the Mother of Dragons at the age of 24 when she first portrayed Daenerys Targaryen in season one of the Game of Thrones. Her character has grown stronger with each passing season through the eighth, as Clarke ended the role at age 32.
- Birthplace: England, London
- Born: 10-23-1986
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From the ages of 37 to 45, Lena Headey has played Cersei Lannister on Game of Thrones seasons one to eight. Like all of the Lannisters, Cersei has lived a lot of life and suffered a lot of losses during the series' run.
Prior to Game of Thrones, Headey appeared in such films as Imagine Me & You, The Brothers Grimm, and Possession.
- Birthplace: Hamilton, Bermuda
- Born: 10-03-1973
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Ever since Samwell Tarly (portrayed by John Bradley from ages 22 to 30) landed at The Wall during Game of Thrones season one, he has been a loyal companion to Jon Snow throughout the series.
- Birthplace: Wythenshawe, Manchester, England
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Then 24-year-old Alfie Allen first portrayed Theon Greyjoy in season one of Game of Thrones. He was later dubbed Reek by his tormentor Ramsay Snow whose torture has caused Theon's character to change throughout the eight seasons, ending when he turned 32.
- Birthplace: Hammersmith, London, England, UK
- Born: 09-12-1986
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Rory McCann was 41 when he first portrayed The Hound on Game of Thrones season one. After being absent for the fifth season, McCann returned for seasons six, seven, and eight, finishing the series at 50-years-old.
- Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland, UK
- Born: 04-24-1969
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Portraying Joffrey Baratheon from the ages of 18 to 22, Jack Gleeson had a sneer Game of Thrones fans loved to hate during seasons one through four.
- Birthplace: Cork, Ireland
- Born: 05-20-1992
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Richard Madden portrayed Robb Stark from the ages of 24 to 27, appearing in the first three seasons of Game of Thrones.
Since leaving Game of Thrones, Madden has appeared in several films including Marvel's Eternals, Cinderella, and Ibiza.
- Birthplace: Elderslie, United Kingdom
- Born: 06-18-1986
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From ages 48 to 56, Jerome Flynn has added comic relief to Game of Thrones as Bronn during all eight seasons.
- Birthplace: London, England, UK
- Born: 03-16-1963
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Iain Glen as Jorah Mormont pledged his loyalty to Daenyerys in the very first season of Game of Thrones when he was 49. Despite contracting deadly greyscale, Jorah has survived to appear in all eight seasons, ending the role when he was 57.
While simultaneously appearing on Game of Thrones, Glen also starred in the Irish drama Jack Taylor.
- Birthplace: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
- Born: 06-24-1961
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When Game of Thrones season two premiered, it seemed that Stannis Baratheon - portrayed by then 54-year-old actor Stephen Dillane - had a good shot at claiming the Iron Throne. Alas, he did not make it out of season five, ending his role at age 62.
- Birthplace: England, Kensington, London
- Born: 03-27-1957
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Melisandre - portrayed by Carice van Houten from ages 35 to 42 - has offered her unique brand of magic to help several Iron Throne contenders advance their causes during seasons two through eight of Game of Thrones.
- Birthplace: Leiderdorp, Netherlands
- Born: 09-05-1976
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As Littlefinger, Aidan Gillen had his hands in all the goings on in Westeros during seasons one to seven of Game of Thrones during which time he was 42 to 49.
- Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
- Born: 04-24-1968
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Then 33 year-old actress Gwendoline Christie introduced Game of Thrones fans to the loyalty of Brienne of Tarth in season two and she has appeared in every subsequent season, ending the role when she turned 40.
- Birthplace: Worthing, West Sussex, England, UK
- Born: 10-28-1978
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Then 47-year-old actress Michelle Fairley first portrayed Game of Thrones matriarch Catelyn Stark during season one. Her time in Westeros came to an end in season three in 2013 at 49-years-old.
Fairley has since appeared in several films including Philomena and In the Heart of the Sea.
- Birthplace: Northern Ireland, Coleraine
- Born: 01-17-1964
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Then 30-year-old actress Natalie Dormer introduced Game of Thrones fans to Margaery Tyrell in season two of Game of Thrones. She portrayed the role until season six at 34-years-old.
- Birthplace: Reading, Berkshire, England, UK
- Born: 02-11-1982
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Varys, informed by his little birds, knows all that goes on in the seven kingdoms. Conleth Hill has portrayed the role throughout all eight seasons of Game of Thrones from ages 46 to 54.
- Birthplace: Ballycastle, Northern Ireland, UK
- Born: 11-24-1964
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Then 50-year-old actor Liam Cunningham first portrayed Stannis' right-hand (but fingerless) man Davos Seaworth in season two of Game of Thrones. Later joining Daenerys' ranks, he has appeared in all subsequent seasons, ending the series at 58-years-old.
- Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
- Born: 06-02-1961
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Lannister patriarch, Tywin Lannister - portrayed by Charles Dance from ages 64 to 68 - seemed to pull all the strings from Casterly Rock during Game of Thrones seasons one through five.
- Birthplace: Redditch, Worcestershire, England, UK
- Born: 10-10-1946
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