Emilia Clarke

Emilia Clarke

Clarke in 2013
Born Emilia Isabelle Euphemia Rose Clarke
(1986-10-23) 23 October 1986
London, England, UK
Residence Hampstead, London
Alma mater Drama Centre London
Occupation Actress
Years active 2009–present

Emilia Isabelle Euphemia Rose Clarke[1] (born 23 October 1986)[2][3] is an English actress. She first gained notice for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in the HBO series Game of Thrones, for which she received three Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2013, 2015 and 2016. Clarke made her Broadway debut in a production of Breakfast at Tiffany's as Holly Golightly in March 2013. In 2015, she was named Esquire's Sexiest Woman Alive.[4]

She has starred in such films as the science fiction film Terminator Genisys (2015) as Sarah Connor and the romance film Me Before You (2016). She is also set to play a role in the Untitled Star Wars Han Solo film.

Early life

Clarke was born in London, and grew up in Berkshire.[5][6][7] Her father is a theatre sound engineer.[8] She has a younger brother.[9] Clarke's interest in acting began at the age of three after seeing the musical Show Boat on which her father was working.[5] She was educated at Rye St Antony School and at St Edward's School, Oxford.[10] She attended Drama Centre London, and graduated in 2009.[11]

Career

Early work

Clarke's early work includes two plays at St. Edwards,[10] ten plays at Drama Centre London, the 2009 Company of Angels production of Sense,[11] and two 2009 commercials for Samaritans.[12] One of her first film roles was for a University of London students' short film.[13] Her first television roles were Saskia Mayer in a 2009 episode of the British soap opera Doctors and Savannah in Syfy's 2010 film Triassic Attack. Screen International magazine named her as one of the "UK Stars of Tomorrow".[14]

2010–present: Game of Thrones and film breakthrough

In 2010 Clarke was cast as Daenerys Targaryen in the HBO medieval fantasy series Game of Thrones, based on the book series A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin. She was cast after fellow British actress Tamzin Merchant was replaced for undisclosed reasons.[15] In an interview, Clarke stated that she did the funky chicken and robot dance during her audition.[16]

The show debuted in April 2011 to positive reviews and was quickly picked up by the network for a second season.[17] She has appeared in all six broadcast seasons, and is attached to the seventh. Clarke won the 2011 EWwy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama for her role as Daenerys.[18] In 2013, Clarke was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards.[19] She was nominated again in the category in 2015 and 2016.[20] She was voted the most desirable woman in the world by Askmen readers in 2014.[21]

Clarke speaking at San Diego Comic Con International in 2013

In 2012, Clarke appeared in Spike Island, a film named after the location of The Stone Roses's seminal 1990 gig.[22] From March to April 2013, Clarke played Holly Golightly in a Broadway production of Breakfast at Tiffany's.[23] That year, she also starred in Dom Hemingway alongside Jude Law.

In May 2014, it was announced that she had joined the feature film Garden of Last Days alongside James Franco,[24] but the movie was scrapped two weeks before production was due to begin. Clarke was offered the role of Anastasia Steele in Fifty Shades of Grey but turned down the part because of the nudity required.[25]

She played Sarah Connor in Terminator Genisys (2015), opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jai Courtney, and Jason Clarke.[26] The film grossed over $400 million, but received mixed reviews from critics.[27]

In 2016, Clarke starred as the female lead, opposite Sam Claflin, in the movie adaption of the best selling book (of the same name), Me Before You, released on 3 June 2016.[28] The film was a commercial success, grossing over $200 million worldwide.[29]

She will play the lead as Nurse Verena, in the up-coming movie Voice from the Stone.[30][31] She was named Esquire's Sexiest Woman Alive in 2015.[4] She is also rumoured to be attached to the films The Guns of August opposite Helena Bonham Carter,[32] Set It Up opposite Glen Powell,[33] Above Suspicion opposite Jack Huston,[34] and Rothschild opposite Logan Lerman. In November 2016, Clarke was cast as the female lead in the Untitled Star Wars Han Solo film.[35][36]

Personal life

In 2012, she dated Seth MacFarlane. The two broke up after approximately six months but remain friends.[37] As of October 2015, Clarke resides in Hampstead, London.[38]

Filmography

Film

Title Year Role Director Notes Ref(s)
Spike Island 2012 Sally Harris Mat Whitecross [39]
Shackled 2012 Malu Nour Wazzi Short film [40]
Dom Hemingway 2013 Evelyn Hemingway Richard Shepard [41]
Terminator Genisys 2015 Sarah Connor Alan Taylor [42]
Me Before You 2016 Louisa (Lou) Clark Thea Sharrock [43]
Voice from the Stone 2016 Verena Eric D. Howell Completed [44]
Above Suspicion 2017 Susan Smith Phillip Noyce Post-production [45]
Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released

Television

Title Year Role Network Notes Ref.
Doctors 2009 Saskia Mayer BBC One Episode: "Empty Nest" [46]
Triassic Attack 2010 Savannah Roundtree Syfy Movie [47]
Game of Thrones 2011–present Daenerys Targaryen HBO Main role [48]
Futurama 2013 Marianne (voice) Comedy Central Episode: "Stench and Stenchibility" [49]
Robot Chicken 2016 Bridget (voice) Adult Swim Episode: "Joel Hurwitz Returns" [50]

Video games

Title Year Voice role Ref.
Game of Thrones 2015 Daenerys Targaryen [51]

Theatre

Title Year Role Venue Ref.
Breakfast at Tiffany's 2013 Holly Golightly Cort Theatre [52]

Awards and nominations

Clarke has been nominated three times for a Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for Game of Thrones.[53]

References

  1. ↑ Walker, Danny (26 April 2016). "Game of Thrones Stars Earnings Revealed and Brit Emilia Clarke is Doing Well". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
  2. ↑ Clarke, Emilia (20 May 2016). "@LANNISTERSPRIDE [my lucky number is] 23!! Ironically enough because it's my birthday.". Me Before You verified Twitter page. Archived from the original on 17 July 2016. Retrieved 17 July 2016. (For archive, scroll down to Clarke reply)
  3. ↑ Some sources give 1 May 1987, including However, "Clarke, Emilia Isabelle E.R." is listed as a 1986 birth at "England & Wales births 1837-2006". FindMyPast.co.uk. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  4. 1 2 "The Gorgeous Balance of Emilia Clarke, Sexiest Woman Alive 2015". Esquire. 13 October 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  5. 1 2 "Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke: I feel just like Khaleesi in real life". Now. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  6. ↑ "Emilia Clarke Celebrates 28th Birthday on 'Game of Thrones' Set – See Epic Cake!". tooFab. Retrieved 10 July 2015.
  7. ↑ "Actor Bio: Emilia Clarke". Game of Thrones: Cast and Crew. HBO. Retrieved 21 April 2011.
  8. ↑ "In Vogue: Emilia Clarke". Vogue. 15 June 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  9. ↑ "Emilia Clarke Interview". 27 October 2013. Retrieved 30 December 2015.
  10. 1 2 "OSE to star in new HBO drama". St Edward's School. 14 February 2011.
  11. 1 2 "Spotlight: Emilia Clarke". Spotlight. Retrieved 27 September 2011.
  12. ↑ Lisa's Story (YouTube). Samaritans. 16 November 2009.
  13. ↑ "Video of Emilia Clarke in Student Movie". sitmovie.com.
  14. ↑ "UK Stars of Tomorrow 2010". Screen Daily. Retrieved 26 April 2013.
  15. ↑ "Emilia Clarke Was Not the First Choice to Play Daenerys Targaryen on 'Game of Thrones'". Yahoo!. 30 March 2013.
  16. ↑ Kevin, Patrick (20 March 2014). "Did the Funky Chicken land Emilia Clarke her 'Game of Thrones' role?". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
  17. ↑ "HBO Re-commissions 'Game of Thrones'". IFTN. 19 April 2011.
  18. ↑ "EWwy Awards 2011: Meet Your Winners!". Entertainment Weekly. 19 September 2011.
  19. ↑ "Emmy Nominees Full List: Breaking Bad, Homeland, Downton Abbey Dominate 2013 Awards". The Huffington Post. 18 July 2013. Retrieved 10 July 2014.
  20. ↑ Hipes, Patrick (16 July 2015). "Emmy Nominations 2015 – Full List". Deadline.com. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  21. ↑ "Emilia Clarke Voted Most Desirable Woman". Retrieved 5 March 2014.
  22. ↑ "Lesley Manville and Emilia Clarke Travel to 'Spike Island' With The Stone Roses". Thefilmstage.com. 9 February 2012. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
  23. ↑ "Breakfast at Tiffany's Coming to Broadway with Emilia Clarke". Broadway Tour. BroadwayTour.net. 13 October 2012.
  24. ↑ Loading... (2 May 2013). "Games of Thrones Star Emilia Clarke Cast in New Film Garden of Last Days Alongside James Franco". Entertainmentwise. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
  25. ↑ "'Game of Thrones' Star Emilia Clarke Turned Down 'Fifty Shades of Grey'". The Huffington Post. 25 March 2015. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
  26. ↑ "'Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke Set For 'Terminator' In Sarah Connor Role". Deadline.com. 13 December 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2013.
  27. ↑ Terminator Genisys, retrieved 2016-07-14
  28. ↑ "Trailer Reveal: Me Before You Movie". 3 February 2015.
  29. ↑ "Me Before You (2016) - Box Office Mojo". www.boxofficemojo.com. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
  30. ↑ "Voice From The Stone Film Official Facebook Page".
  31. ↑ "Emilia Clarke set to lead in Voice From The Stone". Variety.com.
  32. ↑ "Emilia Clarke Joins WWI Drama 'The Guns of August' Opposite Helena Bonham Carter". upandcomers.net. 19 May 2014.
  33. ↑ Kroll, Justin (27 April 2016). "Glen Powell to Star With Emilia Clarke in 'The Set Up'". Variety. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
  34. ↑ "Emilia Clarke & Jack Huston in Talks For Beyond Suspicion Adaptation". Contactmusic.com. 30 March 2016. Retrieved 29 April 2016.
  35. ↑ "EMILIA CLARKE JOINS THE HAN SOLO STAND-ALONE FILM". StarWars.com. November 18, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  36. ↑ Carbone, Gina (November 18, 2016). "Emilia Clarke Joins Han Solo Movie as Female Lead". Moviefone. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  37. ↑ "Emilia Clarke Finally Opens Up About Dating Seth MacFarlane". E! Online. Retrieved 2016-08-12.
  38. ↑ Markovitz, Benjamin (13 October 2015). "The Gorgeous Balance of Emilia Clarke, Sexiest Woman Alive 2015". Esquire. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  39. ↑ "Spike Island (2012) – Cast e personaggi". Movieplayer.it. Retrieved 15 June 2013.
  40. ↑ "Shackled". Filmshortage.com. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  41. ↑ McNally, Kelby (March 25, 2014). "EXCLUSIVE: Emilia Clarke gushes over Jude Law as she speaks about Dom Hemingway role". Express.co.uk. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  42. ↑ Hibberd, James (December 13, 2013). "'Game of Thrones' star Emilia Clarke cast as Sarah Connor in 'Terminator' reboot". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  43. ↑ Fleming, Mike (September 2, 2014). "'GOT's Emilia Clarke, 'Hunger Games' Sam Claflin To Star In MGM's 'Me Before You'". Deadline. Retrieved July 24, 2015.
  44. ↑ Siegel, Tatiana (June 16, 2014). "Emilia Clarke to Star in Indie Psychological Thriller 'Voice From the Stone'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  45. ↑ Galuppo, Mia (May 3, 2016). "Cannes: Emilia Clarke, Jack Huston to Star in Thriller 'Above Suspicion'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
  46. ↑ "WATCH: Emilia Clarke's First Appearance on TV". BBC America. April 1, 2015. Archived from the original on September 1, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  47. ↑ "Emilia Clarke Was In Syfy's 'Triassic' Before 'Game Of Thrones' (VIDEO)". The Huffington Post. August 31, 2013. Archived from the original on September 1, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  48. ↑ "Game of Thrones: Cast". HBO. Archived from the original on September 1, 2016. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
  49. ↑ "Futurama: "Stench and Stenchibility"". The A.V. Club. August 28, 2013. Archived from the original on September 1, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
  50. ↑ "'Game Of Thrones' Star Emilia Clarke Shares Secret On Overcoming The Downsides Of Fame". Movienewsguide.com. June 16, 2016. Archived from the original on September 1, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  51. ↑ Futter, Mike (November 20, 2014). "[Exclusive] Meet The Exiled Son Of Game Of Thrones' House Forrester". Game Informer. GameStop. Archived from the original on September 1, 2016. Retrieved September 17, 2016.
  52. ↑ Brantley, Ben (March 20, 2013). "More Waifish Than Wild, the Ingénue Returns". The New York Times. Archived from the original on September 1, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  53. ↑ "Game of Thrones". Emmys.com. Retrieved November 20, 2016.

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