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Who plays Grey Worm in Game of Thrones and what else has he been in?


Grey Worm got a lot of kills in episode five (Picture: Helen Sloan/HBO)

Grey Worm has become a key part of Game of Thrones in recent weeks, becoming one of the few remaining loyalists to Danerys Targaryen.

The Mother of Dragons has seen many of her closest allies die this season, including Jorah Mormont and Missandei, but Grey Worm has remained close to her.

As the head of her Unsullied army, he has been a leader on the battlefield, while also providing his opinions for strategy and even some of the politics while she reigned in Meereen.

Viewers saw his character take a new direction in episode five, along with Dany, when he attacked Lannister guards who had already surrendered.

Here is everything you need to know about the actor who has played Grey Worm over the last six years.

Who plays Grey Worm in Game of Thrones?

Grey Worm is played by British actor Jacob Anderson.

The 28-year old has been on the show since 2013 when he appeared as a member of the Unsullied in season three.

He has appeared in various British TV shows, starting with small parts in Doctors and The Bill in 2007.

Jacob Anderson was in the first series of Broadchurch (Picture: ITV)

Jacob then went on to have parts in Primeval, Casualty and Spooks in 2008, before appearing as Simon in three episodes of Injustice in 2011.

In 2012, he appeared as dave in 2 episodes of Silent, and he then had an ongoing role as Kevin in the BBC sitcom Episodes during season two.

Since joining the Game of Thrones cast in 2013, Jacob has also played Steven Coombs in ten episodes of The Mimic.

He also played Dean Thomas during the first series of Broadchurch.

As well as his acting career, Jacob is also known as a sing-songwriter and rapper.

(Picture: Vaughan Pickhaver/REX/Shutterstock)

What music has Jacob Anderson produced?

Jaco performs under the alias Raleigh Ritchie, and he released his debut album in 2016 – You’re a Man Now, Boy.

It is currently his only full studio album so far, but it reached number 32 in the UK albums chart.

His lead single from the album – Stronger Than Ever, reached 30 in the UK singles chart and 28 the the singles chart in Belgium.

He has also released four EPs between 2013 and 2016, and he featured in Stormzy’s album Gang Signs & Prayer.

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