Iain Glen, a renowned Scottish actor, was born on June 24, 1961, in Edinburgh, Scotland. He was educated at the prestigious Edinburgh Academy, an independent school for boys, before attending the University of Aberdeen.
Glen's academic pursuits continued at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where he earned the esteemed Bancroft Gold Medal. He has been married twice, first to Susannah Harker, with whom he has a son, Finlay, and later to Charlotte Emmerson, with whom he has two children, Mary and Juliet.
Iain Glen's impressive career began in 1988 with his critically acclaimed performance as a charismatic gang leader in The Fear for Euston films. He then took on the role of imprisoned Scottish poet Larry Winters in Silent Scream in 1990, earning him a multi-award-winning tour de force performance.
In the same year, Glen was cast as Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, in Tom Stoppard's film adaptation of his play Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead, which won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. He has since received Olivier nominations for his performances in The Blue Room, Martin Guerre, and The Crucible.
Glen has also had the privilege of playing the title roles in Hamlet, Macbeth, Uncle Vanya, and Henry V at the Royal Shakespeare Company, solidifying his reputation as "The greatest Scottish theatre actor of his generation."
In 2002, Glen starred alongside Emilia Fox in the Italian-French-British romance-drama film The Soul Keeper, directed by Roberto Faenza. He received an Honorary Degree: Doctor of Laws from Aberdeen University in 2003 for his outstanding contributions to the arts.
In 2009, Glen was cast as Ser Jorah Mormont in the HBO series Game of Thrones, a role he has played throughout all eight seasons. The show has won numerous awards, including a record-breaking number of Emmys.
Glen has also appeared in various television shows, including Downton Abbey, Doctor Who, and Wives and Daughters, as well as films such as Small Engine Repair, Mountains of the Moon, and Resident Evil. He has been a member of the Outstanding Ensemble that won the SAG award in 2013.
In addition to his on-screen work, Glen has lent his voice to several radio plays, including a new 4-part BBC Radio 4 adaptation of The Count of Monte Cristo, written by Sebastian Baczkiewicz, directed by Jeremy Mortimer, and Sasha Yevtushenko.
Throughout his illustrious career, Iain Glen has consistently demonstrated his versatility and talent, earning him widespread recognition and acclaim.
