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My Take
Lena Headey earned a permanent place in my memory with Cersei Lannister, a villain so layered that hating her felt like a form of admiration. Five Emmy nominations without a win strikes me as one of television's great injustices, yet it oddly suits her: she has always seemed more interested in fearsome, complicated women than in trophies. From Gorgo in 300 to her voice and directing work, she gravitates toward strength with cracks in it, which is the hardest thing to play. Born in Bermuda and raised British, she carries a slight outsider's edge that I think feeds her best performances. I remain firmly in her corner.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lena Headey
- Name (Japanese)
- レナ・ヘディ
- Reading
- れな・へでぃ
- Born
- October 3, 1973 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Ox
- Origin
- Hamilton, Bermuda
- Occupation
- actor / voice actor / film actor / film director / film producer
2. Background
- University
- Shelley College
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Lena Headey born?
Born October 3, 1973 (age 52).
Where is Lena Headey from?
Lena Headey is from Hamilton, Bermuda.
What does Lena Headey do?
Lena Headey works as actor, voice actor, film actor, film director, film producer.
Actor — see all → · Voice actor — see all →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
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.