Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Voice actor, Film director, Film actor, Actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Religion
Anglicanism
Languages
English
Spouses
Peter Loughran (2007-2013), Marc Menchaca
Education
Shelley College
Zodiac Sign
♎ Libra
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Popularity
Tier A -- 169,994 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 18
Career
Career spanning 33 years (1992-2025)
Year context
Born in 1973 -- OPEC oil embargo; Roe v. Wade decided; Richard Nixon was US president
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Filmography (38)
Normal
Film
The Abandons
Fiona Nolan
The White House Plumbers
TV Series
9 Bullets
Gypsy Moon
Masters of the Universe: Revelation
Evil-Lyn (voice)
Gunpowder Milkshake
Scarlet
Revelations: The Masters of the Universe: Revelation Aftershow
Self
Wizards: Tales of Arcadia
Morgana (voice)
The Flood
Wendy
Game of Thrones: The Last Watch
Film
AWARDS (2)
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
WON
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Primetime Emmy Awards
NOM
Biography
Lena Kathren Headey (born October 3, 1973) is a British actress. She gained international recognition and acclaim for her portrayal of Cersei Lannister on the HBO epic fantasy drama series Game of Thrones (2011–2019), for which she received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a Golden Globe Award nomination.
Headey made her film debut in the mystery drama Waterland (1992). She continued to work steadily in British and American films and on television, before gaining further recognition with her lead performances in the films The Brothers Grimm (2005) and 300 (2007). Her other film credits include The Remains of the Day (1993), The Jungle Book (1994), Mrs Dalloway (1997), Ripley's Game (2002), Imagine Me & You (2005), Dredd (2012), The Purge (2013), 300: Rise of an Empire (2014), Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016), and Fighting with My Family (2019).
Outside of film, Headey starred as Sarah Connor in the science fiction television series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008–2009) and had a recurring role as Amelia Hughes in the animated web series Infinity Train (2019–2021). She provided voices for the role-playing video game Risen (2009) and the video game tie-in film Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV (2016), as well as the animated series Danger Mouse (2015–2017) and Trollhunters (2017–2018), and puppet-animated series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Lena Headey?
Lena Headey is 52 years old, born on .
Where was Lena Headey born?
Lena Headey was born in Hamilton, Bermuda.
What movies or shows has Lena Headey been in?
Lena Headey has 38 credits in our database. Notable titles include Normal (2026), The Abandons (2025), The White House Plumbers (2023), 9 Bullets (2022), Masters of the Universe: Revelation (2021).
What is Lena Headey known for?
Lena Headey is primarily known as an actor. Lena Kathren Headey (born October 3, 1973) is a British actress. She gained international recognition and acclaim for her portrayal of Cersei Lannister on the…
Where can I find more information about Lena Headey?
You can find more about Lena Headey on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
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