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    Joe Dempsie: 11 facts about the Game of Thrones star you need to know

    Game of Thrones actor, Joe Dempsie, first made a name for himself in the showbiz industry when he landed the role of Chris Miles in Skins. But what else do we know about him? Here's the lowdown...

    1. Joe Dempsie Game of Thrones

      1. Everything you need to know about Joe Dempsie

      Best known for his roles as Gendry in Game of Thrones, actor Joe Dempsie has come a long way since his days as Skins’ Chris Miles. As a fan favourite and true talent, though, we expect great things from Mr Dempsie moving forward.

    2. Joe Dempsie at the Game of Thrones premiere

      2. How old is Joe Dempsie?

      Dempsie was born in Liverpool on June 22, 1987 - making him 31 years old at the time of writing this article. His middle name is Maxwell - cuuuute!

    3. Joe Dempsie and Maisie Williams

      3. How tall is Joe Dempsie?

      According to reports, the actor is 1.77 metres tall - which is the equivalent of 5ft8.

    4. Game of Thrones' Joe Dempsie gives interview

      4. Where did Joe Dempsie grow up?

      While Joe was born in Liverpool, he was actually raised in West Bridgford in Nottingham, which explains his beautiful accent.

    5. Joe Dempsie facial hair

      5. Does Joe Dempsie have any siblings?

      The Game of Thrones actor has a younger sister with cerebral palsy. The star regularly teams up with local charities to help fundraise and drive awareness.

    6. Joe Dempsie at Game of Thrones premiere

      6. Who is Joe Dempsie dating?

      It’s not known whether Joe is currently in a relationship, but he was previously tied to actress Katie McGrath. According to reports, they dated for three years, but split in 2010.

    7. Joe Dempsie and the Skins cast

      7. When did Joe Dempsie play Chris in Skins?

      Joe’s acting career really took off after he was cast as Chris Miles in teen comedy drama, Skins. The character of Chris first graced our screens in 2007 (don't worry, we feel old, too). Viewers were left distraught when Chris died of an accidental overdose, just as his girlfriend Jal found out she was pregnant.

    8. Joe Dempsie and Skins co-star Larissa Wilson

      8. Did Joe Dempsie and Larissa Wilson ever date in real life?

      For a time, Joe was also linked to Skins co-star, Larissa Wilson, who played Jal Frazer. While she played his on-screen love interest, it is not clear that they ever dated IRL. Joe and Larissa, who has recently given birth to a baby girl, have only ever referred to each other as BFFs.

    9. Joe Dempsie and the This Is England cast

      9. What films has Joe Dempsie been in?

      The British actor who hails from Nottingham has appeared in films too, including Been So Long, Come Out of the Woods, Dark River, Burn Burn Burn and Cardinal.

    10. Joe Dempsie used to play Chris in Skins

      10. What TV shows has Joe Dempsie starred in?

      Beyond Game of Thrones and Skins (no biggie), his most notable roles include Cline in Doctor Who and Higgy in This is England. You may also recognise him from Deep State, where he played Harry Clarke. He's also been been in One of Us, New Worlds, Southcliffe, Murder, Accused The Fades and Merlin.

    11. Joe Dempsie plays Gendry in GoT

      11. Who does Joe Dempsie play in Game of Thrones?

      Joe plays Gendry is Game of Thrones. Gendry is the bastard son of King Robert Baratheon, who was originally living in King’s Landing. When Joffrey took over the throne, however, he sent out orders for all bastard children - adults or babies - to be killed. Gendry then escaped King’s Landing with Arya and has cropped up a few times throughout the series. He even had leeches put on him by Melisandre.

    12. Joe Dempsie as Gendry in GoT

      12. What will Joe Dempsie do after Game of Thrones?

      Unsurprisingly, the actor has already got a new acting gig lined up after ‘Thrones. He’s about to star in a new TV mini-series called Adulting, where he plays Daniel.

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