Headey made her film debut in the mystery drama Waterland (1992). She gained international recognition and acclaim for her portrayal of Cersei Lannister on the HBO epic fantasy drama series Game of Thrones (2011–2019), for which she received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a Golden Globe Award nomination. Lena Kathren Headey ( / ˈ l iː n ə ˈ h iː d i/ LEE-nə HEE-dee born 3 October 1973) is a British actress.
