MARITAL STATUS
Professions Actress , Executive producer , Director
Nationalities British, Bermudian
Born October 3, 1973 (Hamilton, Bermuda)
BIOGRAPHY
Of British origin, Lena Headey graduated from the English Rose School of Acting. She began her career in 1992 in the film Waterland by Stephen Gyllenhaal , where she played the wife of Jeremy Irons . Two years later, she played the role of Katherine in the film adaptation of The Jungle Book . The same year, the actress co-starred with Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson in James Ivory ‘s drama , The Remains of the Day .
At the rate of one to two films per year, Lena Headey combines roles, with a particular preference for thrillers, such as False Rumors , where she plays alongside Joshua Jackson and Kate Hudson , or Ripley’s Game , with John Malkovich . In 2002, she starred opposite Gwyneth Paltrow and Aaron Eckhart in Possession , by Neil LaBute .
Three years later, the actress explored a new genre, that of adventure in Terry Gilliam ‘s film The Brothers Grimm , where she accompanied Matt Damon and Heath Ledger in their demon hunts. In 2007, the actress completely changed universe and participated in the filming of the very controversial 300 by Zack Snyder where she played Queen Gorgo, the wife of King Leonidas ( Gerard Butler ). The following year, Lena Headey shared between the big and small screen, since she played the title role in the series Sarah Connor , adapted from the film Terminator , and appeared in Sean Ellis ‘ film , The Broken . This feature film marks the actress’s first major role in cinema.
In 2011, it was consecration: HBO launched the series Game of Thrones , which became a real phenomenon. Lena Headey plays Cersei Lannister, a manipulative heroine and participant in the power games that characterize the complex intrigues of this show adapted from a still unfinished literary saga. At the same time, she can be found in the lucrative thriller American Nightmare alongside Ethan Hawke , as well as in the teen fantasy film The Mortal Instruments and the violent 300: Rise of an Empire .