Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Sophie Turner
Discover the career path of Sophie Turner, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Sophie Turner is an English actress best known for her role as Sansa Stark in the HBO series Game of Thrones (2011–2019). She received an Emmy Award nomination for her performance in the show in 2019.
August 2009: Casting as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones
In August 2009, Sophie Turner was cast as Sansa Stark in the HBO fantasy drama series Game of Thrones.
July 2010: Filming Begins for Game of Thrones
In July 2010, filming began for Game of Thrones, marking Sophie Turner's first television role at the age of 14.
2011: Acting Debut in Game of Thrones
In 2011, Sophie Turner made her acting debut as Sansa Stark in the HBO epic fantasy television series Game of Thrones.
2013: Appearance in The Thirteenth Tale and Another Me
In 2013, Sophie Turner appeared in the British drama television film The Thirteenth Tale and made her feature film debut in the psychological thriller Another Me.
2013: First Movie Role in Another Me and Role in The Thirteenth Tale
In 2013, Sophie Turner had her first movie role as the lead character in the independent thriller film Another Me and starred as Adeline March in the television film The Thirteenth Tale.
2014: Audiobook Narration and Campaign Face
In 2014, Sophie Turner narrated the audiobook City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare and was the face of Karen Millen's "The Journey" campaign.
May 2015: Release of Barely Lethal
On May 29, 2015, the comedy film Barely Lethal, in which Sophie Turner was cast, was released in a limited release and through video on demand.
2015: Role in Barely Lethal
In 2015, Sophie Turner appeared in the action comedy Barely Lethal.
May 2016: Release of X-Men: Apocalypse
In May 2016, Sophie Turner played mutant Jean Grey in X-Men: Apocalypse, which was released to mixed critical success.
2016: Portrayal of Jean Grey in X-Men Series
In 2016, Sophie Turner portrayed a young Jean Grey / Phoenix in the X-Men film series.
March 2017: Patron of Women for Women
In March 2017, Sophie Turner announced she had become patron of Women for Women, an organisation that supports female war survivors.
June 2017: Collaboration with Wella Hair
In June 2017, Sophie Turner began a collaboration with Wella Hair, becoming its first international brand ambassador.
November 2017: Cast in Girl Who Fell From the Sky
In November 2017, Sophie Turner was cast to play Juliane Koepcke in the movie Girl Who Fell From the Sky and is also attached to produce the movie.
April 2018: Filming of Heavy
In April 2018, Sophie Turner filmed the independent film Heavy in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
June 2019: Release of Dark Phoenix
In June 2019, Sophie Turner reprised her role as Jean Grey in the X-Men film Dark Phoenix, which takes place in 1992 and follows the events of Apocalypse. The film was released in June 2019.
September 2019: Cast in Survive
In September 2019, Sophie Turner was cast in the thriller television show Survive.
2019: Continued Role in X-Men Series
In 2019, Sophie Turner continued her role as Jean Grey / Phoenix in the X-Men film series.
2019: Emmy Nomination for Game of Thrones
In 2019, Sophie Turner received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Sansa Stark in Game of Thrones.
2022: Appearance in Do Revenge
In 2022, Sophie Turner appeared in a minor role as Erica in the teen black comedy Do Revenge, where her scene went viral.
2024: Starring Role in Joan and cultural advisory board of Colossal Biosciences
In 2024, Sophie Turner starred in the ITV serial drama Joan and is on the cultural advisory board of Colossal Biosciences.
2025: Speaker at South by Southwest London
In 2025, Sophie Turner was a speaker at South by Southwest London along with Ben Lamm.
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