Ian Whyte (actor)
| Ian Whyte | |
|---|---|
 Ian Whyte 2013 | |
| Born |
17 September 1971 Bangor, North Wales, UK |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Ian Whyte (born 17 September 1971) is a Welsh actor, stuntman and former professional basketball player. He lives in North Shields, Tyne and Wear.
Born in Bangor, North Wales, he is best known for portraying Predators in the movies Alien vs. Predator and Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem. His height is 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m).
Whyte portrayed one of the "Engineer" aliens seen in Ridley Scott's 2012 science fiction film, Prometheus.[1]
He has portrayed various characters requiring a physically tall actor in the HBO series Game of Thrones, including white walkers in season 1 and season 2 and a giant in the opening episode of season 3. For these roles he was unrecognisable under make-up and computer effects. In season 2, he also had a speaking role as Ser Gregor Clegane.
Filmography
| Year | Film/Television show | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Alien vs. Predator | Scar Celtic |
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| 2005 | Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | Olympe Maxime | with Frances de la Tour |
| 2007 | Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem | Wolf | |
| 2009 | Solomon Kane | The Reaper | |
| 2009 | Dragonball Evolution | Oozaru | |
| 2010 | Outcast | The Beast | |
| 2010 | Clash of the Titans | Sheikh Suleiman | |
| 2011 | Game of Thrones | White Walker | First season, 1 episode |
| 2012 | Game of Thrones | Ser Gregor Clegane White Walker |
Second season |
| 2012 | Prometheus | Last Engineer[1] | |
| 2013 | Don't Move | The Demon | Short film |
| 2013 | The Beachcomber | Cluny Barr | |
| 2014 | Game of Thrones | Giant | Fourth season |
| 2014 | Blood Moon | Skinwalker | |
| 2014 | The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power | Prince Duan | |
| 2014 | Hercules | Bessi Warrior Leader |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "20th Century Fox Official Credits List". Prometheus Full Credits List. May 1, 2012. Retrieved May 2, 2012.