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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.
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)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
- Origin
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 168 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- comedian / stand-up comedian / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- The King's High School for Girls
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2010 Funny Women
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/gemwhelan/
- Xhttps://x.com/whelangemma
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemma%20Whelan
Frequently asked questions
When was Gemma Whelan born?
Born April 23, 1981 (age 45).
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.
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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.