How old is Emilia Clarke?

Emilia Clarke is 39 years old (born October 23, 1986).

Is Emilia Clarke still alive?

Yes, Emilia Clarke is still alive as of 2026, aged 39.

What is Emilia Clarke's real name?

Emilia Clarke's full birth name is E. Clarke.

Where is Emilia Clarke from?

Emilia Clarke is from London, England, UK, United Kingdom.

What generation is Emilia Clarke?

Emilia Clarke is a Millennial, born in 1986.

Emilia Clarke

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Emilia Clarke stands as a defining figure among British Actors of the Millennial.

Emilia Isobel Euphemia Rose Clarke, MBE (born 23 October 1986), is an English actress. She is best known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones (2011–2019), for which she received nominations for four Primetime Emmy Awards. She is also known for playing Sarah Connor in the science fiction film Terminator: Genisys (2015) and Qi'ra in the Star Wars film Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), as well as starring in the romantic dramas Me Before You (2016) and Last Christmas (2019). Clarke studied at Drama Centre London, appearing in a number of stage productions.

"Her role as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones is undoubtedly her defining career moment." — About Emilia Clarke

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Born

Years in career21 years active

October 23rd, 1986

Birthplace

London, England, UK

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

United Kingdom

Generation

Millennial

Career

21 years

Region

Europe

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How Emilia Clarke compares to other Actors

🎂Emilia Clarke is 14 years younger than the average Actor

Metric	Emilia Clarke	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	39	53	-14 yrs
Career length	21 yrs	~35 yrs	-14 yrs
Based on 3888 Actor profiles in our database

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Facts about Emilia Clarke

Did you know?

Did you know that Emilia Clarke performed a robot dance and the "Funky Chicken" during her final Game of Thrones audition?

5 Lesser-known facts

She survived two life-threatening brain aneurysms in 2011 and 2013, which she publicly revealed in 2019.
She learned to speak Dothraki and High Valyrian fluently for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones.
Clarke founded the charity SameYou in 2019, dedicated to brain injury recovery for young adults.
She has a tattoo of three flying dragons on her wrist, symbolizing her iconic role as Daenerys.
Her father was a theatre sound engineer, which initially sparked her interest in acting from a young age.

Career highlight

Her role as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones is undoubtedly her defining career moment. She brought to life one of television's most iconic characters, evolving from a timid princess to a powerful queen, captivating audiences worldwide for eight seasons. This performance earned her immense critical acclaim and four Primetime Emmy nominations.

Legacy

Emilia Clarke's legacy is defined by her iconic portrayal of Daenerys Targaryen, solidifying her as a global star and a powerful female figure in fantasy. Beyond her acting, she is recognized for her resilience in overcoming health challenges and her advocacy for brain injury recovery.