Ian Whyte
Ian Whyte (born September 17, 1971 in Bangor , North Wales ) is a Welsh actor and stuntman .
Life
Before his film and television career, Whyte, who is 2.16 meters tall, was a professional basketball player and played for the Newcastle Eagles .
Whyte is best known for the films Alien vs. Predator and its sequel , in which he embodied one of the Predators . In 2012 he played the last constructor in Ridley Scott's Prometheus in a supporting role.
In 2012, Whyte appeared in three episodes of the second season of the fantasy series Game of Thrones as Ser Gregor "the mountain" Clegane . The giant was previously played by Conan Stevens , from the fourth season Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson took over the role. Previously, he played one of the White Walkers in the first season in the prologue . In the third season of Game of Thrones he was briefly seen again as a White Walker , but his character was killed in the same episode by Samwell Tarly ( John Bradley-West ) with a dragon glass dagger. From seasons 3 to 6, as well as 7 and 8, he also played the giants Dongo and Wun Wun , respectively an undead giant.
Filmography
- 2004: Alien vs. Predator
- 2005: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- 2007: Aliens vs. Predator 2 (Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem)
- 2009: Solomon Kane
- 2009: Dragonball Evolution
- 2010: Outcast
- 2010: Clash of the Titans (Clash of the Titans)
- 2011-2019: Game of Thrones (TV series, various roles, 16 episodes)
- 2012: Prometheus - Dark Signs (Prometheus)
- 2013: Harrigan
- 2014: Hercules
- 2014: Blood Moon
- 2015: Star Wars : The Force Awakens
Web links
- Ian Whyte in the Internet Movie Database (English)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Whyte, Ian |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Welsh actor and stuntman |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 17th September 1971 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bangor , North Wales |