Emilia Clarke - Actor Profile

Emilia Clarke

Acting
Updated: May 15, 2026
29Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 23, 1986
Birth Place: London, England, UK

About Emilia Clarke

Emilia Isobel Euphemia Rose Clarke, MBE (born 23 October 1986), is an English actress. She is best known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones (2011–2019), for which she received nominations for four Primetime Emmy Awards. She is also known for playing Sarah Connor in the science fiction film Terminator: Genisys (2015) and Qi'ra in the Star Wars film Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), as well as starring in the romantic dramas Me Before You (2016) and Last Christmas (2019). Clarke studied at Drama Centre London, appearing in a number of stage productions. Her television debut was a guest appearance in the 2009 BBC One medical soap opera Doctors, at age 22. Clarke made her Broadway debut as Holly Golightly in the play Breakfast at Tiffany's (2013) and played Nina in a West End production of The Seagull that was suspended due to the COVID-19 lockdowns. She also had a role named G'iah in the Marvel Cinematic Universe miniseries, Secret Invasion (2023). Description above from the Wikipedia article Emilia Clarke, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Emilia Clarke Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Emilia Clarke reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 29 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Emilia Clarke's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 31% of Emilia Clarke's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains THE FAKE JON SNOW, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Emilia Clarke Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Emilia Clarke's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Emilia Clarke has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Next Life Ivy Flop Similar →
2025 World of Westeros Ambient Video Daenerys Targaryen Flop Similar →
2025 The Twits Pippa (voice) Average Similar →
2024 The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland Queen of Hearts (voice) Average Similar →
2024 THE FAKE JON SNOW Danaerys Targaryen Super Hit Similar →
2023 Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Secret Invasion Self - 'G'iah' Flop Similar →
2023 The Pod Generation Rachel Average Similar →
2022 The Amazing Maurice Malicia (voice) Hit Similar →
2022 National Theatre Live: The Seagull Nina Flop Similar →
2020 Murder Manual Malu Flop Similar →
2019 Last Christmas Kate Andrich Hit Similar →
2019 Above Suspicion Susan Smith Average Similar →
2019 Game of Thrones: The Last Watch Self Hit Similar →
2018 Solo: A Star Wars Story Qi'ra Hit Similar →
2018 Leading Lady Parts Actress #1 Super Hit Similar →
2017 Voice from the Stone Verena Average Similar →
2016 Me Before You Louisa 'Lou' Clark Super Hit Similar →
2015 Terminator Genisys Sarah Connor Average Similar →
2015 Juego de Tronos: Especial Reino Español self Flop Similar →
2015 Game of Thrones: A Day in the Life Self Hit Similar →
2015 Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience Daenerys Targaryen Super Hit Similar →
2013 Dom Hemingway Evelyn Average Similar →
2012 Spike Island Sally Average Similar →
2012 Shackled Malu Flop Similar →
2010 Triassic Attack Savannah Flop Similar →
2009 Drop the Dog Julie Flop Similar →
N/A McCarthy Jean Kerr Flop Similar →
N/A An Ideal Wife Constance Lloyd Flop Similar →
N/A When Darkness Loves Us - Flop Similar →

Emilia Clarke - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Emilia Clarke?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Emilia Clarke is "THE FAKE JON SNOW" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Emilia Clarke acted in?

Emilia Clarke has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Emilia Clarke?

Other notable films include "Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience", "Me Before You", and "Leading Lady Parts".

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