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Owen Teale: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Owen Teale? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Owen Teale (born 20 May 1961) is a Welsh character actor having appeared in many films, including Robin Hood (1991), The Hawk (1993), King Arthur (2004), The Last Legion (2007), Tolkien (2019), and Dream Horse (2020). On television, he has appeared in Doctor Who (1985), David Copperfield (1986), The Thin Blue Line (1995), Ballykissangel (1999), Line of Duty (2012), Stella (2012–2013), A Discovery of Witches (2018–2022), The Rig (2023), and Sandokan (2025). Teale is best known for his role as Ser Alliser Thorne in the HBO fantasy TV series Game of Thrones (2011–2016). In 1997, Teale won a Tony Award for his performance in a Broadway production of Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House.

Quick facts about Owen Teale

  • Full name: Owen Teale
  • Born: 1961-05-20
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q361536

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Who is Owen Teale?

Owen Teale (born 20 May 1961) is a Welsh character actor having appeared in many films, including Robin Hood (1991), The Hawk (1993), King Arthur (2004), The Last Legion (2007), Tolkien (2019), and Dream Horse (2020).

What nationality is Owen Teale?

Owen Teale is United Kingdom.

When was Owen Teale born?

Owen Teale was born on 1961-05-20.

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