History of Gwendoline Christie in Timeline

Gwendoline Christie is an English actress known for her roles in fantasy and science fiction projects. She gained recognition for playing Brienne of Tarth in "Game of Thrones," earning an Emmy nomination. She also portrayed Captain Phasma in the "Star Wars" sequel trilogy. Her career has expanded to include Netflix series like "The Sandman" and "Wednesday."

October 1978: Birth of Gwendoline Christie

Gwendoline Christie was born in October 1978.

2002: Gwendoline Christie Works at a Brighton Boutique

Around 2002, Gwendoline Christie worked at a boutique in Brighton.

2002: Gwendoline Christie Collaborates with Polly Borland on "Bunny"

In 2002, photographer Polly Borland began photographing Gwendoline Christie for a series titled "Bunny".

2003: Appearance in Goldfrapp's "Strict Machine" Music Video

In 2003, Gwendoline Christie appeared in the music video for the song "Strict Machine" by the electronic music duo Goldfrapp.

2005: Gwendoline Christie Graduates from Drama Centre London

Gwendoline Christie graduated from Drama Centre London in 2005.

2007: Gwendoline Christie Debuts in "The Time Surgeon"

Gwendoline Christie made her on-screen debut in the short film "The Time Surgeon" in 2007.

2008: Completion of Polly Borland's "Bunny" Series

Polly Borland concluded her photographic series, "Bunny," featuring Gwendoline Christie in 2008.

2009: Appearance in Patrick Wolf's "Damaris" Music Video

Gwendoline Christie made an appearance in the music video for the song "Damaris" by musician Patrick Wolf in 2009.

2009: Gwendoline Christie Features in "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" and "Damaris" Music Video

In 2009, Gwendoline Christie appeared in Terry Gilliam's film "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" and Patrick Wolf's music video for "Damaris".

2010: Gwendoline Christie Appears in "Ourhouse" Series

Gwendoline Christie began appearing in Nathaniel Mellors' "Ourhouse" series of experimental short films in 2010.

2010: Gwendoline Christie Performs in "Doctor Faustus"

Gwendoline Christie played the role of Lucifer in Marlowe's "Doctor Faustus" in 2010.

July 2011: Gwendoline Christie Cast as Brienne of Tarth

In July 2011, Gwendoline Christie was cast as the beloved character Brienne of Tarth in the HBO series Game of Thrones.

2011: Continued Collaboration on "Ourhouse"

Gwendoline Christie continued working on the "Ourhouse" series into 2011, contributing to its production.

April 2012: First Appearance as Brienne of Tarth

Gwendoline Christie made her first appearance as Brienne of Tarth in the Game of Thrones episode "What Is Dead May Never Die" in April 2012.

2012: Gwendoline Christie Stars in "Wizards vs Aliens"

Gwendoline Christie took on the lead role of Lexi in the British science fantasy series "Wizards vs Aliens" starting in 2012.

2012: Gwendoline Christie Makes Her Debut in Game of Thrones

In 2012, Gwendoline Christie joined the cast of the popular HBO fantasy series, Game of Thrones, as the warrior Brienne of Tarth.

2013: Gwendoline Christie in "Wizards vs Aliens" and "The Zero Theorem"

Gwendoline Christie continued her role in "Wizards vs Aliens" until 2013 and also appeared in Terry Gilliam's film "The Zero Theorem" that year.

2013: Relationship with Giles Deacon Begins

Gwendoline Christie's relationship with British fashion designer Giles Deacon began in 2013. They have been together ever since, maintaining a long-term partnership.

2014: Saturn Award Nomination for Gwendoline Christie

Gwendoline Christie received a Saturn Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress on Television for her role as Brienne of Tarth in 2014.

2015: Gwendoline Christie Joins the Star Wars Universe

Gwendoline Christie landed the role of Captain Phasma in Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2015.

2015: Gwendoline Christie Joins "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2"

Gwendoline Christie took on the role of Commander Lyme in "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2" in 2015.

2017: Gwendoline Christie Reprises Role in Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Gwendoline Christie reprised her role as Captain Phasma in the Star Wars sequel, The Last Jedi, in 2017.

2017: Gwendoline Christie Stars in "Top of the Lake"

Gwendoline Christie starred in the second season of "Top of the Lake", titled "China Girl," as Miranda Hilmarson in 2017.

2017: Gwendoline Christie Discusses Career Challenges in Interview

In a 2017 interview, Gwendoline Christie spoke about the challenges she faced breaking into the acting industry because of her height and looks.

2018: Gwendoline Christie Appears in "The Darkest Minds", "In Fabric", and "Welcome to Marwen"

In 2018, Gwendoline Christie appeared in three films: "The Darkest Minds", "In Fabric", and "Welcome to Marwen".

2018: Gwendoline Christie Voices Captain Phasma in "Star Wars Resistance"

In 2018, Gwendoline Christie lent her voice to the character of Captain Phasma for the animated series "Star Wars Resistance".

2019: Gwendoline Christie Receives Emmy Nomination for Game of Thrones

In 2019, Gwendoline Christie received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Brienne of Tarth in Game of Thrones.

2019: Game of Thrones Concludes, Emmy Nomination, and Saturn Award Nomination

In 2019, the final season of Game of Thrones aired, marking the end of an era for the popular series. Gwendoline Christie's performance in the final season earned her critical acclaim, including her first Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. She was also nominated for a second Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress on Television for her work in the last two seasons.

January 2021: Cast as Lucifer in Netflix's The Sandman

In January 2021, Gwendoline Christie was cast in a leading role as Lucifer in the highly anticipated Netflix adaptation of Neil Gaiman's acclaimed comic book series, The Sandman.

November 2022: Stars as Principal Larissa Weems in Netflix's Wednesday

Gwendoline Christie joined the cast of the Netflix comedy horror series Wednesday in November 2022. She portrayed the role of Principal Larissa Weems, adding her distinctive presence to the Addams Family spinoff.

2022: Gwendoline Christie Stars in Netflix's The Sandman and Wednesday

Gwendoline Christie appeared in the Netflix series The Sandman and Wednesday in 2022.

January 2024: Walks for Maison Margiela at Paris Couture Week

In January 2024, Gwendoline Christie became a prominent figure in the fashion world when she walked the runway for Maison Margiela during Paris Couture Week, showcasing the closing look of their collection.