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Post-Game of Thrones Life: These Actors Virtually Disappeared, But Here's What We Know

Post-Game of Thrones Life: These Actors Virtually Disappeared, But Here's What We Know
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Kerry Ingram – Played Shireen Baratheon who was sacrificially burnt at the stake in one of the most harrowing scenes from GoT.

Before portraying Shireen, Ingram was Matilda in the musical of the same name and had a part in Les Miserables. Since leaving the show she has had roles in Free Rein, Barbarians Rising and BBC TVs Doctors.

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Jack Gleeson – As Joffrey Baratheon he was loathed by fans of GoT. He retired (at least temporarily) from acting after his time as Joffrey to focus on his studies. He was back on TV in BBC sitcom Out of Her Mind in 2020 and stars in the upcoming thriller movie In the Land of Saints and Sinners.

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Rosabell Laurenti – Featured as Tyene Sand -one of the infamous Sand Snakes who participated in a coup against House Martell. Prior to her time on GoT, Laurenti was a lead in kid's show Mia and Me. She has since had parts in Spides, Trading Paint and Disney+ show Willow.

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Vladimir Furdik – Not instantly recognisable as he was heavily made up to play the Night King. He's since had acting roles in Strike Back and The Princess but is primarily a stunt performer.

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Jerome Flynn – A regular on British TV for over two decades prior to portraying Bronn in GoT, Flynn has been relatively quiet in recent years. Although he has appeared in The Trick and 1923.

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Callum Wharry – The original Tommen Baratheon, he was replaced in favour of the more experienced Dean-Charles Chapman once the role became more significant. Tommen appears to be his only role to date.

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Josephine Gillan – Played prostitute Marei who was probably killed when Dany destroyed King's Landing. She has had no further acting roles and now lives in Israel.

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Steven Cole – As Kovarro, Cole played a Dothraki warrior who switched allegiance from Khal Drogo to Daenerys. Since leaving GoT in season 2, he has featured in Death in Paradise and 2018 short film To Love.

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Hannah Murray – Played wildling Gilly throughout GoT. Murray had a few high-profile roles while still part of the cast – including continuing as Cassie Ainsworth in Skins, but just one acting credit since – in the 2020 mini-series The Expecting.

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Luke Barnes – Played Rast, a brother of the sacred order who took part in the Great Ranging before joining the mutiny against the Night's Watch. He is now a writer.

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Ben Hawkey – Appeared in Beaver Falls and The Kid before he was cast as orphan, Hot Pie, in GoT. His solitary role since departing the series was in The Drowning of Arthur Braxton.

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Lino Facioli – Played Lord Robin Arryan in GoT. Although it was just a small part, he returned for the finale and was part of the council. Since the end of GoT, he has appeared in Boys of Film 20: Heaven Can Wait and Sex Education.

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