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Gemma Whelan is credited as a stand-up comedian and actor. Gemma Whelan was born on April 23, 1981 in Leeds, United Kingdom. That works out to 45 years old in 2026. Education on record includes The King's High School for Girls. Recorded honors include Funny Women (2010).
My Take
Gemma Whelan impresses me because of her range. She began as a stand-up comedian, sharpening her timing on stage, then brought a steely gravity to Yara Greyjoy on Game of Thrones that surprised anyone expecting only laughs. That ability to swing between comedy and drama is rare and hard-won. You see it again in Killing Eve and across her television work, where she always seems grounded and precise. Winning Funny Women in 2010 marked the foundation, and I suspect her comedic roots are exactly why her dramatic performances land with such control. Actors who come up through comedy simply understand rhythm better.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gemma Whelan
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェンマ・ウィーラン
- Reading
- じぇんま・うぃーらん
- Born
- April 23, 1981 (age 45)
- Origin
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Height
- 168 cm
- Occupation
- comedian / stand-up comedian / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
2. Background
- High school
- The King's High School for Girls
Awards & achievements
- 2010 Funny Women
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/gemwhelan/
- Xhttps://x.com/whelangemma
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemma%20Whelan
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1501158
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Gemma Whelan born?
Gemma Whelan was born on April 23, 1981 and is 45 years old.
Where is Gemma Whelan from?
Gemma Whelan is from Leeds, United Kingdom.
What does Gemma Whelan do?
Gemma Whelan works as comedian, stand-up comedian, actor.
How tall is Gemma Whelan?
Gemma Whelan is 168 cm tall.
Which high school did Gemma Whelan attend?
Gemma Whelan attended The King's High School for Girls.
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