EMILIA CLARKE
Born: October 26, 1986 in London, England, UK
Height: 5’2
Personal Quote:
“When I told my dad I wanted to be an actress, he replied that there was only one line I needed to learn: Do you want fries with that?”
Did You Know?
Auditioned for Sharon Carter/Agent 13 in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), but lost to Emily VanCamp.
SUMMARY:
Although Emilia Clarke is basically known only for her role as Daenerys Targaryen on the HBO show “Game of Thrones”, this young woman has the makings to be a huge star. Unfortunately, early ‘buzz’ on the soon-to-be-released “Terminator: Genisys” isn’t great, so we may have to wait a little longer before Clarke becomes a household name. Trust me though…it’s going to happen!
HIGHLIGHTS:
Best Known For: Game of Thrones (‘Daenerys Targaryen’) and the upcoming Terminator: Genisys (‘Sarah Connor’)
Breakout Role (according to the masses): Game of Thrones
Breakout Role (according to Leo Craven): Game of Thrones
– Usually I try to choose differently than the masses, but come on…we’re talking about the mother of frickin’ dragons here!
Box Office Status: Rising Star
Next Project to Look Out for: Terminator: Genisys (In theaters July 1st)
Most Famous Role (Daenerys Targaryen aka ‘Mother of Dragons’ in Game of Thrones):
AWARDS:
Nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Primetime Emmy Awards) in 2013 for “Game of Thrones”
ONE LAST THING:
Clarke made her Broadway debut in Breakfast at Tiffany’s as Holly Golightly in March 2013. Here’s a brief video featuring an impressive vocal performance by the young actress:
