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My Take
Vladimir Furdik is a wonderful case of a behind-the-scenes professional stepping into the spotlight. Born in Bratislava in 1970, he spent years as a stunt performer before becoming the Night King on Game of Thrones from 2016 to 2019. What impresses me is how much menace he projected with almost no dialogue; that icy, silent authority came entirely from physical control, the very skill his stunt background gave him. Carrying such an iconic, symbolic villain from a support role takes real nerve and discipline. I think his performance is a quiet masterclass in how the body can do the acting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Vladimir Furdik
- Name (Japanese)
- ウラジミール・フルディク
- Reading
- うらじみーる・ふるでぃく
- Born
- July 1, 1970 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dog
- Origin
- Bratislava, Bratislava Region, Slovakia
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / stunt performer / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir%20Furdik
Frequently asked questions
When was Vladimir Furdik born?
Born July 1, 1970 (age 56).
Where is Vladimir Furdik from?
Vladimir Furdik is from Bratislava, Bratislava Region, Slovakia.
What does Vladimir Furdik do?
Vladimir Furdik works as film actor, stunt performer, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
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.