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See what 27 'Game of Thrones' stars were doing before the show

Kim RenfroApr 17, 2021, 00:57 IST

As a drama school student, Kit Harington landed the role of Albert in the National Theatre's adaptation of "War Horse," a role he reprised on the West End.

Peter Dinklage made his film debut in 1995, but his breakout role came in 2003's "The Station Agent."

Isaac Hempstead Wright made his film debut in "The Awakening" the same year he began playing Bran Stark.

Emilia Clarke's two professional onscreen roles before being cast as Daenerys Targaryen were on an episode of the British soap "Doctors" and Syfy's "Triassic Attack."

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau starred in numerous Danish films and TV shows before making his US debut as Gary Gordon in 2001's "Black Hawk Down."

Before playing Arya Stark, Maisie Williams had never acted professionally.

Sophie Turner also made her acting debut on "Game of Thrones," with the role of Sansa Stark.

Lena Headey made her feature film debut in "Waterland" in 1992, almost 20 years before the premiere of "Game of Thrones."

Jonathan Pryce plays the despised High Sparrow in "Game of Thrones," but his prolific career has taken him from the stage (he's the winner of two Tony Awards) to TV and film roles.

Alfie Allen made his debut in 1998 with the TV movies "You Are Here" and "Elizabeth," but didn't act again until 2004's "Agent Cody Banks 2."

Gemma Whelan appeared on stage and in a number of TV shows and films, including "The Wolfman," before she was cast as Yara Greyjoy.

Aiden Gillen starred in a number of roles before receiving critical acclaim for his role in the 1999 British series "Queer as Folk."

Natalie Dormer made her film debut in 2005's "Casanova."

Liam Cunningham made his film debut in 1992 and has appeared in films such as "A Little Princess," "Dog Soldiers," and "Clash of the Titans."

Gwendoline Christie began her career on stage in 2006, and made her film debut as a shopper in 2009's "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus."

Kristofer Hivju acted in numerous Norwegian films and 2013's "After Earth" before he was known as Tormund Giantsbane in "Game of Thrones."

Though well-known for the "Resident Evil" films, Iain Glen made his acting debut in an episode of Scottish detective drama "Taggart."

Carice van Houten's first notable role was in the TV film "Suzy Q."

Michiel Huisman began his career in Dutch TV shows and films, even appearing alongside Carice van Houten in "Suzy Q" and "Black Book."

Rory McCann appeared in projects including the Scottish dramedy "The Book Group," "Alexander," and "Hot Fuzz" before his time on HBO's hit series.

Indira Varma made her film debut in 1996's "Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love."

Nathalie Emmanuel made her acting debut at the age of 10 in the West End production of "The Lion King."

Iwan Rheon was 17 when he was cast in the Welsh-language soap "Pobol Y Cwm," but soon transitioned to the stage where he won an Olivier Award.

Hannah Murray began her professional career in the British teen drama "Skins," along with a couple other "Game of Thrones" actors.

Before playing Samwell Tarly on "Game of Thrones," John Bradley portrayed a cardinal on the historical TV drama "Borgia."

Before playing King Robert Baratheon, actor Mark Addy was best known for movies like "The Full Monty" and "A Knight's Tale."

Most fantasy fans know Sean Bean starred in "The Lord of the Rings" before "Game of Thrones," but he was also in movies "National Treasure" and "Troy."

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