Iain Glen is a Scottish actor who was born on June 24, 1961. He’s been in movies and TV shows. You might know him as Dr. Alexander Isaacs/Tyrant in some Resident Evil movies (from 2004 to 2016) and as Jorah Mormont in Game of Thrones on HBO (from 2011 to 2019). He’s also done other important roles in films and TV, like winning an award for his role in Silent Scream in 1990.
Besides acting in movies and TV, Glen is good at acting on stage too. He’s been in different theater plays, playing big roles in Shakespeare’s plays like Hamlet, Macbeth, and Henry V. He got nominated for awards for his roles in various plays.
Glen was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and went to the Edinburgh Academy. After that, he went to the University of Aberdeen. He learned acting at RADA in London and graduated in 1985.
His acting career started with the movie Paris by Night in 1988. He also starred in Gorillas in the Mist in the same year. He won an award in 1990 for Silent Scream. Glen has been part of many movies, TV shows, and theater plays throughout his career. Some of them include Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Downton Abbey, and Titans.
He’s not just a screen actor; Glen has also been in radio productions and received recognition for his work. He joined Game of Thrones in 2009 as Ser Jorah Mormont. Glen has played various roles in different genres, showcasing his acting skills.
In 2019, he took on the role of Bruce Wayne in the TV show Titans. Recently, in 2023, Glen starred in The Rig and Operation Napoleon.
Glen’s talent has earned him nominations and awards, including the Best Actor award at the 2016 Taormina Film Fest for his role in Game of Thrones.