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Gemma Elizabeth Whelan (born 1981) is an English actress and comedian known for portraying Yara Greyjoy in the HBO fantasy-drama series Game of Thrones and as her stand-up character Chastity Butterworth. She also plays Kate in all 3 series of the comedy Upstart Crow (2016–2018), Detective Eunice Noon on the first series of The End of the F***ing World (2017), Geraldine on the third series of Killing Eve (2020), and DCI Kerry Henderson in both series of DI Ray (2022–2024).

Quick facts about Gemma Whelan

  • Full name: Gemma Whelan
  • Born: 1981-04-23
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Known as: Comedian
  • Wikidata ID: Q1501158

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Who is Gemma Whelan?

Gemma Elizabeth Whelan (born 1981) is an English actress and comedian known for portraying Yara Greyjoy in the HBO fantasy-drama series Game of Thrones and as her stand-up character Chastity Butterworth.

What nationality is Gemma Whelan?

Gemma Whelan is United Kingdom.

When was Gemma Whelan born?

Gemma Whelan was born on 1981-04-23.

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