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Northern Irish actor known for playing Ser Barristan Selmy in 'Game of Thrones' and Granda Joe in 'Derry Girls'. His extensive stage career spans several decades.
Born August 19, 1948 (age 77)
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Ian McElhinney is a Northern Irish actor with a career spanning stage, television, and film. He is best known for playing Ser Barristan Selmy, the aging knight and military advisor, in HBO's Game of Thrones, appearing across multiple seasons. He also portrayed Granda Joe, the grandfather character, in the Netflix comedy series Derry Girls. McElhinney trained at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin and built a substantial stage career in Irish and British theatre before his television roles gained wider international recognition. His earlier television work included roles in Irish productions and British dramas. He has continued to work across theatre, television, and film throughout his career, maintaining an active presence in the industry alongside his best-known roles.
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Ian McElhinney at a glance
- Born
- August 19, 1948, Belfast
- Active since
- 1981
- Known for
- Actor, Film actor, Stage actor, Theatrical director
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