Date of Birth: October 23, 1986
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Emilia Clarke is a renowned English actress best known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in the HBO fantasy television series “Game of Thrones.” Born in London and raised in Berkshire, Clarke developed an interest in acting at a young age and pursued her passion by attending the Drama Centre London. Her breakthrough came in 2011 when she was cast in “Game of Thrones,” a role that earned her international fame and critical acclaim. Clarke’s performance in the series earned her several awards and nominations, and she quickly became one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actresses. Beyond “Game of Thrones,” Clarke has starred in films such as “Me Before You,” “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” and “Last Christmas.” She has also been involved in charity work, including supporting various organizations focused on brain injury and stroke recovery, inspired by her own experiences with brain aneurysms.
5 Interesting Facts about Emilia Clarke
1. Emilia Clarke was almost not cast as Daenerys Targaryen; she replaced another actress after the initial pilot was reshot.
2. Clarke suffered from two life-threatening brain aneurysms during the early seasons of “Game of Thrones.”
3. She was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2019.
4. Emilia Clarke is a skilled singer and can play the guitar, flute, and piano.
5. She founded SameYou, a charity aimed at increasing neuro-rehabilitation access for young people after brain injury or stroke.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Emilia Clarke
1. “I long for an audience. I ache for it.”
2. “Never trust anyone whose TV is bigger than their bookshelf.”
3. “My father always said, ‘Never trust anyone whose TV is bigger than their bookshelf.’”
4. “If you’re going to do a job, do it properly, and if you’re going to learn something, learn it properly.”
5. “I spent most of my life thinking I was going to get a big break, but in reality, my break was just working hard.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
$20 million
Children
Emilia Clarke does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Emilia Clarke on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3592338/
2. [Emilia Clarke’s SameYou Charity](https://www.sameyou.org/
3. [Emilia Clarke on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/emilia_clarke/
5. [Emilia Clarke’s TED Talk on Brain Injury](https://www.ted.com/speakers/emilia_clarke
