Actress
Lena Headey
- Born: 3 October 1973, Hamilton, Bermuda
- Estimated net worth: $12 million
Lena Headey is a British actress known for her powerful performances in both film and television. She gained widespread recognition for her roles in 'Game of Thrones' as Cersei Lannister and in films such as '300' and 'The Brothers Grimm.' Headey's…
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About Lena Headey
Lena Headey is a British actress known for her powerful performances in both film and television. She gained widespread recognition for her roles in 'Game of Thrones' as Cersei Lannister and in films such as '300' and 'The Brothers Grimm.' Headey's distinctive voice and ability to portray complex characters have solidified her reputation as a versatile actress.
- Born
- 3 October 1973, Hamilton, Bermuda
- Known for
- Acting
- Height
- 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
- Spouses
- Peter Loughran (2007-2013)
- Children
- 2 (Wylie Loughran, Teddy Loughran)
- Parents
- Sue Headey, John Headey
- Estimated net worth
- $12 million
Fun facts about Lena Headey
- Lena Headey was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for her role in 'Game of Thrones.'
- She has voiced characters in several animated series, including 'The Iron Giant' and 'Tomb Raider.'
Famous Lena Headey quotes
“When you play a character like Cersei, you have to do it with conviction.”
“This is the life we have chosen.”
“You can’t choose who you love.”
Lena Headey filmography
Cast (112)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ballistic Movie | Nance Redfield | 5.8 |
| 2026 | Normal Movie | Moira | 7.3 |
| 2025 | The Abandons TV | Fiona Nolan | 5.9 |
| 2025 | Long Pork Movie | Lily | 6.5 |
| 2024 | Masters of the Universe: Revolution TV | Evil-Lyn (voice) | 7.8 |
| 2023 | Beacon 23 TV | Aster Calyx | 5.7 |
| 2023 | SmartLess: On the Road TV | Unknown character | 8.0 |
| 2023 | White House Plumbers TV | Dorothy Hunt | 6.2 |
| 2022 | DC League of Super-Pets Movie | Lara (voice) | 7.1 |
| 2022 | 9 Bullets Movie | Gypsy Moon | 5.3 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Masters of the Universe: Revelation TV | Evil-Lyn (voice) | 6.6 |
| 2021 | Revelations: The Masters of the Universe: Revelation Aftershow TV | Self | 3.9 |
| 2021 | Gunpowder Milkshake Movie | Scarlet | 6.3 |
| 2021 | Twist Movie | Sikes | 5.8 |
| 2020 | Wizards: Tales of Arcadia TV | Morgana (voice) | 8.2 |
| 2019 | The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance TV | Maudra Fara (voice) | 7.8 |
| 2019 | Infinity Train TV | Amelia / Teacher (voice) | 8.4 |
| 2019 | Infinity Train TV | The Conductor / Amelia (voice) | 8.4 |
| 2019 | The Flood Movie | Wendy | 5.5 |
| 2019 | Under A Rock with Tig Notaro TV | Self - Guest | 6.8 |
| 2019 | Game of Thrones: The Last Watch Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2019 | Fighting with My Family Movie | Julia 'Sweet Saraya' Knight | 6.8 |
| 2018 | Sally4Ever TV | Lena Headey | 4.7 |
| 2018 | Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TV | Big Mama (voice) | 7.7 |
| 2018 | Walk Like a Panther Movie | Miss Winters | 6.2 |
| 2018 | Leading Lady Parts Movie | Actress #6 | 7.8 |
| 2017 | Thumper Movie | Ellen | 5.6 |
| 2016 | Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia TV | Morgana / The Pale Lady (voice) | 8.5 |
| 2016 | Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV Movie | Lunafreya Nox Fleuret (voice) | 6.8 |
| 2016 | Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Movie | Lady Catherine de Bourgh | 6.2 |
| 2015 | Danger Mouse TV | Jeopardy Mouse (voice) | 6.3 |
| 2015 | Zipper Movie | Jeannie Ellis | 5.5 |
| 2015 | Unity Movie | Narrator (voice) | 7.5 |
| 2015 | Game of Thrones: A Day in the Life Movie | Self | 7.4 |
| 2015 | Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience Movie | Cersei Lannister | 8.6 |
| 2014 | Running Wild with Bear Grylls TV | Self | 6.9 |
| 2014 | 300: Rise of an Empire Movie | Queen Gorgo | 6.1 |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 2014 | Low Down Movie | Sheila Albany | 5.6 |
| 2013 | The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box Movie | Monica | 5.7 |
| 2013 | Uncle Grandpa TV | Aunt Grandma (voice) | 4.7 |
| 2013 | The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Movie | Jocelyn Fray | 6.4 |
| 2013 | The Purge Movie | Mary Sandin | 6.2 |
| 2012 | Grimm Fairy Tales Animated Movie | Sela Mathers | |
| 2012 | Dredd Movie | Ma-Ma | 6.9 |
| 2011 | Game of Thrones TV | Cersei Lannister | 8.5 |
| 2010 | Conan TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2010 | Pete Smalls Is Dead Movie | Shannah | 4.6 |
| 2009 | White Collar TV | Sally | 8.2 |
| 2009 | Tell-Tale Movie | Elizabeth | 5.3 |
| 2009 | Laid to Rest Movie | Cindy | 5.4 |
| 2009 | RuPaul's Drag Race TV | Self - Guest Judge | 7.5 |
| 2009 | RuPaul's Drag Race TV | Self - Special Guest | 7.5 |
| 2009 | The Devil's Wedding Movie | The Devil's Bride | 7.0 |
| 2008 | The Broken Movie | Gina McVey | 5.5 |
| 2008 | Whore Movie | Mom | 5.8 |
| 2008 | The Red Baron Movie | Käthe | 6.7 |
| 2008 | Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles TV | Sarah Connor | 7.5 |
| 2007 | St Trinian's Movie | Miss Dickinson | 5.9 |
| 2007 | The Contractor Movie | DI Annette Ballard | 5.5 |
| 2007 | 300 Movie | Gorgo | 7.2 |
| 2006 | Ultra Movie | Penny / Ultra | |
| 2006 | Imagine Me & You Movie | Luce | 7.6 |
| 2005 | Round About Five Movie | Girlfriend | 7.7 |
| 2005 | The Cave Movie | Dr. Kathryn Jennings | 5.5 |
| 2005 | The Brothers Grimm Movie | Angelika | 5.9 |
| 2005 | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson TV | Self | 6.9 |
| 2004 | The Long Firm TV | Ruby Ryder | 7.2 |
| 2003 | The Actors Movie | Dolores | 5.6 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self | 5.3 |
| 2002 | Black Plague Movie | Lady Matilda Mellerby | 5.4 |
| 2002 | Ripley's Game Movie | Sarah Trevanny | 6.4 |
| 2002 | Possession Movie | Blanche Glover | 6.0 |
| 2002 | The Gathering Storm Movie | Ava Wigram | 6.7 |
| 2001 | The Parole Officer Movie | Emma | 5.8 |
| 2000 | Aberdeen Movie | Kaisa | 6.5 |
| 2000 | Gossip Movie | Cathy Jones | 5.9 |
| 1999 | Onegin Movie | Olga | 6.1 |
| 1999 | Inside-Out Movie | Window-dresser | 6.4 |
| 1998 | The Man with Rain in His Shoes Movie | Sylvia Weld | 5.0 |
| 1998 | Merlin TV | Guinevere | 7.0 |
| 1997 | Face Movie | Connie | 6.3 |
| 1997 | Mrs. Dalloway Movie | Young Sally | 5.7 |
| 1997 | The Hunger TV | Steph Reynolds | 6.1 |
| 1996 | Ballykissangel TV | Jenny Clark | 7.2 |
| 1995 | The Grotesque Movie | Cleo Coal | 5.4 |
| 1995 | Loved Up Movie | Sarah | 5.4 |
| 1995 | Band of Gold TV | Colette | 5.5 |
| 1995 | Devil's Advocate TV | Clare Rigby | 3.3 |
| 1995 | Kavanagh Q.C. TV | Natasha Jackson | 7.3 |
| 1994 | The Jungle Book Movie | Katherine 'Kitty' Brydon | 6.0 |
| 1994 | MacGyver: Trail to Doomsday Movie | Elise Moran | 6.0 |
| 1994 | Fair Game Movie | Ellie | 5.0 |
| 1993 | Century Movie | Miriam | 5.1 |
| 1993 | The Clothes in the Wardrobe Movie | Margaret | 6.0 |
| 1993 | The Remains of the Day Movie | Lizzie | 7.4 |
| 1992 | Waterland Movie | Young Mary | 6.3 |
| 1991 | Soldier Soldier TV | Shenna Bowles | 6.9 |
| 1991 | Spender TV | Emily Goodman | 7.2 |
| 1988 | Shark Week TV | Narrator | 7.6 |
| 1985 | Screen Two TV | Miriam | 7.1 |
| 1985 | Screen Two TV | Margaret | 7.1 |
| 1968 | How We Used To Live TV | Grace Palmer | 7.5 |
| TBA | New-Gen TV | Thea (Voice) | |
| TBA | Project Codename TV | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Red, White & Royal Wedding Movie | Princess Catherine | |
| TBA | Rita Movie | Rita | |
| TBA | Jacqueline Ess Movie | Jacqueline Ess | |
| TBA | Blackmere TV | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Top Friends Movie | Ambrosia | |
| TBA | Oh, How Fun! Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Divine Blood Movie | Ruth George |
Crew (11)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | H Is for Hawk Movie | Producer · Production | 7.1 |
| 2023 | Beacon 23 TV | Executive Producer · Production | 5.7 |
| 2023 | The Trap Movie | Executive Producer · Production | |
| 2023 | The Trap Movie | Director · Directing | |
| 2023 | The Trap Movie | Screenplay · Writing |
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Latest releases
- Ballistic2026 / TMDB 5.8
- Normal2026 / TMDB 7.3
- Long Pork2025 / TMDB 6.5
- DC League of Super-Pets2022 / TMDB 7.1
- 9 Bullets2022 / TMDB 5.3
- Gunpowder Milkshake2021 / TMDB 6.3
Questions about Lena Headey
What are some of Lena Headey's most famous roles?
Lena Headey is best known for her role as Cersei Lannister in 'Game of Thrones' and her performances in films like '300' and 'The Brothers Grimm.'
Has Lena Headey won any awards?
Lena Headey has received several award nominations, including a Primetime Emmy nomination for her role in 'Game of Thrones.'
What was Lena Headey's first film?
Lena Headey's first film was 'Waterland' released in 1992, where she played the character Mary.
What are some of Lena Headey's most successful films?
Some of Lena Headey's most successful films include '300,' 'The Brothers Grimm,' and 'The Terminator: Sarah Connor Chronicles.'
What is known about Lena Headey's personal life?
Lena Headey was previously married to Peter Loughran, and they have two children together. She is known to keep her personal life relatively private.
What is Lena Headey's estimated net worth?
Lena Headey's estimated net worth is approximately $12 million, attributed to her successful acting career in film and television.
What are some milestones in Lena Headey's filmography?
Milestones in Lena Headey's filmography include her breakout role in 'The Brothers Grimm' and her iconic portrayal of Cersei Lannister in 'Game of Thrones.'
Has Lena Headey worked in voice acting?
Yes, Lena Headey has lent her voice to characters in animated films and series, including 'The Iron Giant' and various video games.