Gemma Whelan

Birth Name:

Gemma Elizabeth Whelan

Birth Place:

Leeds, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Actress

Was honored at the 2010 Funny Women Awards
Initially studied to be a dancer before switching to stand-up comedy
Best known for her role in "Game of Thrones․"
Performed in the production "Dark Vanilla Jungle" at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2013
Well known for performing the comedic character Chastity Butterworth in her stand-up routines
Attended the same school as her "Game of Thrones" castmate Sophie Turner
Possesses the ability to speak French and Spanish

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