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My Take
To most viewers Conleth Hill will always be Varys, the whispering spymaster of Game of Thrones, and that role alone proves how much he can do with stillness and a single arched eyebrow. But what I admire most is the stage actor underneath: two Olivier Awards and Tony nominations mark a craftsman who earned his reputation in the theatre long before the cameras found him. Hailing from Ballycastle, he also writes, which tells me he thinks about storytelling, not just performing. He is the kind of quietly brilliant character actor I always root for over the flashier leads.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Conleth Hill
- Name (Japanese)
- コンリース・ヒル
- Reading
- こんりーす・ひる
- Born
- November 24, 1964 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Ballycastle, County Antrim, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- screenwriter / stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- St MacNissi's College
Awards & achievements
- Dora Mavor Moore Awards
- 2001 Drama Desk Special Award
- 2001 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor
- 2008 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
- 2001 Theatre World Special Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Conleth Hill born?
Born November 24, 1964 (age 61).
Where is Conleth Hill from?
Conleth Hill is from Ballycastle, County Antrim, United Kingdom.
What does Conleth Hill do?
Conleth Hill works as screenwriter, stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.