Gemma Whelan
Gemma Whelan is a British actress and comedian known for her versatile roles in television and film. She gained prominence for her portrayal of Yara Greyjoy in the acclaimed series 'Game of Thrones' and has appeared in productions such as 'The Tower' and 'The Moorside.'... Read More
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Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very...
Emma. (2020)
In 1800s England, a well-meaning but selfish young woman meddles in the love lives of her friends.
Killing Eve (2018–2022)
Villanelle is a talented assassin, and Eve is the woman in charge of bringing her down. The two equally matched foes are obsessed with...
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
Dexter ProcterA 10-year-old prodigy works as a paediatrician, tackling bizarre medical cases while dealing with a resentful senior doctor who's determined... |
Mrs Procter | |
| 2025 |
Recall Me MaybeStephen Fry and Gemma Whelan star in 'Recall Me Maybe' a new FT drama written by David Baddiel, exploring AI,... |
Cass | |
| 2025 |
G.S.W.A man is dying from a gunshot wound when the paramedic treating him discovers he's the perpetrator of a school... |
Dispatcher | |
| 2025 |
SpikedHolly is a young, courageous hedgehog, but woefully sheltered by her overprotective Dad. Walter is an overworked, exhausted rabbit with... |
Twinkles (voice) | |
| 2024 |
National Theatre Live: Underdog: The Other Other BrontëReader, I think you know who is most quotable. Charlotte Brontë has a confession about how one sister became an... |
Charlotte Brontë | |
| 2024 |
Cristóbal BalenciagaCristóbal Balenciaga makes his debut as a designer in Paris, but the designs that set a trend in Spain don't... |
Prudence Glynn | |
| 2023 |
The Famous FiveThere's adventure around every corner with The Famous Five! Join Julian, George, Dick, Anne and Timmy as they uncover mystery... |
Gertrude Drachmann | |
| 2022 |
DI RayDI Ray is set in Birmingham and follows Leicester-born Rachita Ray, a police officer who takes on a case that... |
DCI Kerry Henderson | |
| 2021 |
The TowerA veteran beat cop and teenage girl fall to their deaths from a tower block in south-east London, leaving a... |
DS Sarah Collins | |
| 2021 |
The TowerA veteran beat cop and teenage girl fall to their deaths from a tower block in south-east London, leaving a... |
DI Sarah Collins | |
| 2021 |
The CleanerAfter CSI have done their stuff, the cleaner mops up the grisly remains. For Wicky, a bloodbath and the pub... |
Lara | |
| 2021 |
Game OverA routine patrol for two soldiers becomes a cat-and-mouse, life-or-death ordeal, with a difference. |
Mother | |
| 2020 |
Between the CoversSara Cox hosts this new book club bringing the nation together through sharing the pleasure of reading. Each edition features... |
Self | |
| 2020 |
Emma.In 1800s England, a well-meaning but selfish young woman meddles in the love lives of her friends. |
Miss Taylor / Mrs. Weston | |
| 2020 |
White House FarmFactual drama based on the notorious White House Farm murders, and the ensuing police investigation and court case. |
Ann Eaton | |
| 2019 |
FrayedFabulously wealthy London housewife Sammy, is forced to return to the town in Australia she grew up in. But in... |
Hannah | |
| 2019 |
Game of Thrones: The Last WatchFor a year, acclaimed British filmmaker Jeanie Finlay was embedded on the set of the hit HBO series “Game of... |
Self | |
| 2019 |
Gentleman JackHalifax, West Yorkshire, England, 1832. Anne Lister attempts to revitalize her inherited home, Shibden Hall. Most notably for the time... |
Marian Lister | |
| 2018 |
Surviving Christmas with the RelativesTwo sisters come together to spend Christmas with their families in their recently deceased parents’ falling down country house, with... |
Miranda | |
| 2018 |
The Blue DoorA district nurse is assigned a new patient living alone in a dilapidated bungalow. The nurse soon discovers that her... |
Clare | |
| 2018 |
Killing EveA security consultant hunts for a ruthless assassin. Equally obsessed with each other, they go head to head in an... |
Geraldine | |
| 2017 |
The End of the F***ing WorldJames is 17 and is pretty sure he is a psychopath. Alyssa, also 17, is the cool and moody new... |
DC Eunice Noon | |
| 2017 |
SumpWhen Sally's husband is trapped in an underground cave during a diving accident she finds herself trapped in the company... |
Kate | |
| 2017 |
Queers.A series of eight monologues set in the same pub over many years of gay history in response to the... |
Unknown character | |
| 2017 |
Queers.A series of eight monologues set in the same pub over many years of gay history in response to the... |
Bobby | |
| 2017 |
Decline and FallPaul Pennyfeather is an inoffensive divinity student at Oxford University in the 1920s who is wrongly dismissed for indecent exposure... |
Diane Fagan | |
| 2017 |
PrevengeA pregnant widow, believing herself to be guided by her unborn child, embarks on a homicidal rampage. |
Len | |
| 2017 |
The MoorsideIn February 2008, nine-year-old Shannon Matthews is reported missing. A frantic search quickly becomes a murder inquiry. Led by Julie... |
Karen Matthews | |
| 2016 |
The CrownThe gripping, decades-spanning inside story of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Prime Ministers who shaped Britain's post-war destiny.... |
Patricia Campbell | |
| 2016 |
Upstart CrowComedy about the life and times of William Shakespeare as he starts to make a name for himself in London,... |
Kate | |
| 2015 |
Not Safe for WorkNot Safe for Work is a 2015 British comedy-drama series created and written by D.C. Moore for Channel 4. A... |
Davina | |
| 2015 |
Hetty FeatherIn Victorian London, feisty heroine Hetty Feather is trapped in the Foundling Hospital, the strict institution ruled over by the... |
Ida Battersea | |
| 2015 |
Star vs. the Forces of EvilIntergalactic warrior Star Butterfly arrives on Earth to live with the Diaz family. She continues to battle villains throughout the... |
Solaria Butterfly (voice) | |
| 2014 |
Mapp and Lucia1930s comedy drama based on EF Benson's novels, about the rivalry between two women in a quaint village. |
Irene Coles | |
| 2014 |
SiblingsEach week, through their own selfishness and idiocy, we see Hannah and Dan — the worst brother and sister in... |
Ruth | |
| 2014 |
Almost RoyalAlmost Royal is a tale of two young British aristocrats on their first trip around the United States, interacting with... |
Narrator | |
| 2014 |
Alan Davies: As Yet UntitledOne of Britain’s favourite comedians doing what he does best – being funny. But Alan Davies isn’t on a stage,... |
Self | |
| 2014 |
Inside No. 9An anthology of darkly comic twisted tales, each one taking place behind a door marked 'number 9'. |
Columbina, a Maid | |
| 2013 |
Sweat the Small StuffNick Grimshaw hosts the panel show that makes a big deal about the little things in life. |
Self - Panelist | |
| 2013 |
The Day They Came to Suck Out Our Brains!Planet Earth is under attack from an extraterrestrial menace intent on sucking out our brains - protect your brains. Always... |
Unknown character | |
| 2011 |
Comedy BlapsComedy Blaps is Channel 4's vehicle for piloting comedy online. Some pilots consist of a single short, whereas others consist... |
Lost Woman in the Park | |
| 2011 |
Comedy BlapsComedy Blaps is Channel 4's vehicle for piloting comedy online. Some pilots consist of a single short, whereas others consist... |
Bar Waitress | |
| 2011 |
Comedy BlapsComedy Blaps is Channel 4's vehicle for piloting comedy online. Some pilots consist of a single short, whereas others consist... |
Unknown character | |
| 2011 |
Game of ThronesSeven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war.... |
Yara Greyjoy | |
| 2010 |
Gulliver's TravelsTravel writer Lemuel Gulliver takes an assignment in Bermuda, but ends up on the island of Liliput, where he towers... |
Lilliputian Rose | |
| 2010 |
The WolfmanLawrence Talbot, an American man on a visit to Victorian London to make amends with his estranged father, gets bitten... |
Gwen's Maid | |
| 2010 |
The PersuasionistsA look at the lives of five overpaid and underworked employees at fictional advertising agency HHH&H. |
Josephine | |
| 2009 |
10 Minute TalesThe biggest names in writing, acting and directing come together in a series of shorts on Sky1 HD this festive... |
Pretty Nurse | |
| 2009 |
Horrible HistoriesBased on the best-selling children's books and liberally splattered with guts, blood and poo, a group of British comedians offer an... |
Unknown character | |
| 2007 |
The Graham Norton ShowEach week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The... |
Self | |
| TBA |
The Last Disturbance of Madeline HyndeDescribed as a contemporary psychological thriller. Plot TBA. |
Unknown character | |
| TBA |
ThanatosA police detective who finds himself paralysed and close to death after falling from a building, and must master lucid... |
Unknown character |
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Got a question about Gemma Whelan?
Gemma Whelan is best known for her role as Yara Greyjoy in 'Game of Thrones' and has also appeared in 'The Tower' and 'The Moorside.'
As of now, Gemma Whelan has not won any major awards but has received nominations for her performances in various television series.
Gemma Whelan's film debut was in the 2010 movie 'The Last Detective,' where she played a supporting role.
Some of her successful films include 'The Tower' and her appearances in various television series, particularly 'Game of Thrones.'
Gemma Whelan is married to Gavin Whelan, and they have two children together. She keeps her family life private.
Gemma Whelan's estimated net worth is reported to be around $1 million, reflecting her career in acting and comedy.
Gemma Whelan achieved significant recognition with her role in 'Game of Thrones' and has continued to work in both film and television, expanding her repertoire.
Yes, Gemma Whelan is also known for her work as a stand-up comedian and participates in various comedy festivals and events.