Scene from Brøken (2008)

Alternate Names: Lena Heady, Cersei Lannister, Lena Kathren Headey, Λίνα Χίντι, Лена Хеди, Лена Хиди, لینا هیدی, 琳娜·海蒂, 레나 헤디

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Waterland (1992) as Young Mary

Most Important Roles:

• 300 (2007) as Gorgo
• Imagine Me & You (2006) as Luce
• The Broken (2008) as Gina McVey
• The Jungle Book (1994) as Katherine 'Kitty' Brydon
• St. Trinian's (2007) as Miss Dickinson
• The Brothers Grimm (2005) as Angelika
• Onegin (1999) as Olga
• Possession (2002) as Blanche Glover
• The Red Baron (2008) as Käthe
• The Cave (2005) as Dr. Kathryn Jennings

Career Highlights:

• 300 (2007)
• Imagine Me & You (2006)
• The Broken (2008)
• The Jungle Book (1994)
• St. Trinian's (2007)
• The Brothers Grimm (2005)
• Onegin (1999)
• Possession (2002)
• The Red Baron (2008)
• The Cave (2005)

Lena Kathren Headey, born October 3, 1973, is a British actress known for her role as Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones (2011-2019), earning five Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe nomination. She debuted in Waterland (1992) and gained recognition in The Brothers Grimm (2005) and 300 (2007). Her extensive filmography includes The Remains of the Day, Jungle Book, Mrs Dalloway, Ripley's Game, Imagine Me & You, Dredd, The Purge, 300: Rise of an Empire, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, and Fighting with My Family. Outside films, she starred in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008-2009) and had recurring roles in Infinity Train (2019-2021), providing voices for games like Risen and Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV.

First Appearances:

• Whatever Love Means (2005) as Lady Diana Spencer

Most Important Roles:

• The Broken (2008) as Kate Coleman
• Driving Lessons (2006) as Bryony
• Low Winter Sun (2006) as Louise Cullen
• Iona (2015) as Elizabeth
• Atonement (2007) as Fiona Maguire
• Slay & Prepare (2023) as Celeste
• Whatever Love Means (2005) as Lady Diana Spencer
• Blue Christmas (2017) as Lily
• Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) as Shelley Stern
• Elizabeth Is Missing (2019) as Maud's Mother

Career Highlights:

• The Broken (2008)
• Driving Lessons (2006)
• Low Winter Sun (2006)
• Iona (2015)
• Atonement (2007)
• Slay & Prepare (2023)
• Whatever Love Means (2005)
• Blue Christmas (2017)
• Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
• Elizabeth Is Missing (2019)

Michelle Duncan was born on April 14, 1978, in Perth, Scotland. She trained in acting at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh before studying English and Classics at St Andrew's University. Duncan moved to London in February 2005. Her notable roles include performances in 'Sea of Souls' (nominated for a BAFTA Scotland Award), 'Doctor Who', 'Lost in Austen', the TV film 'Whatever Love Means' as Princess Diana, films such as 'Atonement', 'The Broken', and 'Driving Lessons'. She also starred in stage productions like 'Time and the Conways' and 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. Duncan was initially cast as Portia in 'The Merchant of Venice' at Shakespeare's Globe but had to be replaced due to unforeseen circumstances. Currently, she works as a Drama and English Teacher at Forest School, Snaresbrook, also serving as a form tutor.