History of Ian Gelder in Timeline

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Ian Gelder

Ian Gelder was a British actor known for his work on stage and screen. He is recognized for his roles as Mr. Dekker in the science fiction series "Torchwood: Children of Earth" (2009) and Kevan Lannister in the fantasy series "Game of Thrones."

June 1949: Birth of Ian Gelder

Ian Gelder was born in Gloucestershire, England.

1972: Professional Acting Debut

Ian Gelder began his professional acting career, appearing in an episode of ITV Sunday Night Theatre.

1993: Meeting Ben Daniels

Ian Gelder met his partner, actor Ben Daniels, during a London stage production of "Entertaining Mr Sloane".

2009: Torchwood: Children of Earth

Ian Gelder appeared in the television program Torchwood: Children of Earth as Mr. Dekker.

2011: Game of Thrones Debut

Ian Gelder first appeared in the HBO series Game of Thrones as Kevan Lannister.

2012: Game of Thrones Season 2

Ian Gelder continued his role as Kevan Lannister in the second season of Game of Thrones.

2013: The Low Road

Ian Gelder appeared in the stage production of The Low Road.

July 2014: Titus Andronicus at Shakespeare's Globe

Ian Gelder played the role of Marcus Andronicus in Lucy Bailey's revival of her 2006 production of Titus Andronicus at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.

2015: Return to Game of Thrones

After a three-year hiatus, Ian Gelder reprised his role as Kevan Lannister in Game of Thrones for Season 5.

2016: Final Season of Game of Thrones

Ian Gelder appeared in his final season as Kevan Lannister for Season 6 of Game of Thrones.

2019: His Dark Materials

Ian Gelder guest-starred in the BBC TV series His Dark Materials as Librarian Scholar Charles.

2020: Doctor Who Appearance

Ian Gelder guest-starred as Zellin in the seventh episode of the twelfth season of Doctor Who titled "Can You Hear Me?".

May 2024: Death of Ian Gelder

Ian Gelder passed away from complications related to bile duct cancer at the age of 74.