Gwendoline Christie

Who Is Gwendoline Christie?

Gwendoline Christie, born on October 28, 1978, in Worthing, West Sussex, England, is a trailblazing British actress known for her commanding presence and versatile roles. Standing at an impressive 6 feet 3 inches, she has shattered stereotypes in Hollywood. Christie faced bullying in her youth due to her height. This shaped her resilience. She trained as a gymnast but a spinal injury at age 11 ended that dream. She turned to acting instead. Inspired by Tilda Swinton in Orlando, Christie pursued drama at Drama Centre London.

Her breakthrough came in 2012 as Brienne of Tarth in HBO’s Game of Thrones. The role earned her Emmy and Critics’ Choice nominations. She portrayed the armored Captain Phasma in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi. Recent credits include Lucifer in Netflix’s The Sandman and Principal Larissa Weems in Wednesday. Christie also modeled for Polly Borland’s Bunny series, embracing her body positivity. Her career champions unique femininity. Fans adore her authenticity.

Personal Details

• Date of Birth: October 28, 1978
• Height: 6 feet 3 inches (191 cm)
• Birthplace: Worthing, West Sussex, England
• Nationality: British

Gwendoline Christie: Net Worth

• Estimated net worth: $4 million (as of late 2025)

Interesting Facts About Gwendoline Christie

• Christie is a lifelong Madonna fan. She performed onstage with her idol during the 2016 Rebel Heart Tour in Sydney.
• She once considered becoming a nun before choosing acting.
• Her height led to early bullying. Yet, it fueled her passion for roles like Brienne.
• Christie dated fashion designer Giles Deacon since 2014. They keep their life private.
• She once spoke Yoda-speak in an interview. It praised Princess Leia’s strength and hairstyle.

Socials

• Instagram
• Facebook

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Filmography

• Severance (2022) as Ms. Casey
• Wednesday (2022) as Principal Larissa Weems
• The Sandman (2022) as Lucifer Morningstar
• Flux Gourmet (2022) as Jan Stevens
• Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) as Captain Phasma
• The Personal History of David Copperfield (2019) as Jane Murdstone
• Game of Thrones (2012 – 2019) as Brienne of Tarth
• Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) as Captain Phasma
• Top of the Lake (2017) as Miranda Hilmarson
• Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) as Captain Phasma
• The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – – – Part 2 (2015) as Commander Lyme
• The Zero Theorem (2013) as Woman in a Street Commercial
• Wizards vs Aliens (2012 – 2013) as Lexi
• The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus (2009) as Classy Shopper 2