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Emilia Clarke

Emilia Clarke - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornOctober 23, 1986
Age39
BirthplaceLondon, England, UK
Zodiac SignScorpio - (see also Emilia Clarke's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacTiger
GenerationMillennial Generation
Known ForPortraying Daenerys Targaryen in 'Game of Thrones'

Intro

Emilia Clarke is an English actress best known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in the HBO television series "Game of Thrones," for which she received international recognition and several award nominations. She has also appeared in films such as "Terminator Genisys" and "Me Before You," and is recognized for her work both on stage and screen.

Early Life & Background

Clarke was born on October 23, 1986, in London, England, and grew up in Berkshire. Her father was a theatre sound engineer, and her mother is a businesswoman. Inspired by her father's work in the theatre, she developed an interest in acting at a young age. She attended St Edward’s School, Oxford, and later Drama Centre London, graduating in 2009.

Career Highlights

  • Breakout role as Daenerys Targaryen in 'Game of Thrones' (2011–2019)
  • Nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards for 'Game of Thrones'
  • Starred in 'Terminator Genisys' (2015) as Sarah Connor
  • Starred in 'Me Before You' (2016)
  • Featured in 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' (2018)
  • West End theatre debut in 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (2013)

Trivia

  • Named one of TIME magazine's 100 most influential people in 2019.
  • She suffered two brain aneurysms while working on 'Game of Thrones' and subsequently founded the charity SameYou to help people recover from brain injuries.
  • She was once voted Esquire's Sexiest Woman Alive.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Emilia Clarke?

Emilia Clarke is 39 years old.

When was Emilia Clarke born?

Emilia Clarke was born the 23 October 1986.

Where is Emilia Clarke from?

London, England, UK.

On Her Birth-Day

About October 23rd, 1986, in brief:

  • Historical events: In 1986, artist Keith Haring created a mural on the Berlin Wall, symbolizing hope and freedom during a time of division in Germany. The mural featured Haring's signature vibrant colors and bold lines, reflecting his commitment to social issues. This artwork became an iconic representation of the cultural and political changes leading up to the fall of the Wall in 1989.
  • Day of the week: October 23rd, 1986 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: True Colors by Cyndi Lauper
  • #1 UK song: True Blue by Madonna
  • Popular movie: Aliens directed by James Cameron

Check the link for more news and curiosities on October 23rd, 1986.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emilia_Clarke
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Emilia-Clarke
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3592338/