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Rose Leslie
Also known as Rose Eleanor Arbuthnot-Leslie
Career
Active 2008 – present
Biography
About Rose Leslie
Scottish actress Rose Leslie is best known for playing Ygritte in the HBO series Game of Thrones. Born in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1987, she grew up near Lickleyhead Castle, where her family has lived for over five centuries. Her father is the Aberdeenshire Chieftain of Clan Leslie. She is the middle of five children and attended local primary school in Rayne before moving on to Millfield, a co-ed public school in England. It was at Millfield that she developed a passion for acting, thanks to a strong drama department. She later graduated with honors from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) in 2008.
Leslie made her screen debut in the TV documentary Locked Up Abroad in 2008, then appeared in the television film Purves + Pekkala in 2009, for which she won a Scottish BAFTA Award for Best Acting Performance (New Talent). In 2010 she joined the cast of Downton Abbey as Gwen Dawson for seven episodes and also performed in the play Bedlam at the Globe Theatre in London. In 2011, she took on a recurring role in Case Histories, and in 2012 she appeared in an episode of Vera. That same year she joined Game of Thrones in its second season, playing the wildling Ygritte opposite Kit Harington. Her performance became a fan favorite, and she appeared fully nude in the series.
Beyond her television work, Leslie has appeared in films such as Now Is Good (2012) and The Last Witch Hunter (2015). She also performed lingerie scenes in The Time Traveler's Wife. Leslie is married to Kit Harington, her Game of Thrones co-star, since 2018. They have two children. She continues to work as an actress, preferring to keep her personal life private. She is 39 years old, stands 5'6" tall, and has red hair and blue eyes.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2008-present (started around 21 years old; 18 years active)
- Birthplace
- Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Red
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 117 lbs (or 53 kg)
- Measurements
- 34–25–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.71
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34B show conversions - UK: 34B, EU: 75B, AU: 12B, JP: 75B
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- None
- Piercings
- None
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Full)
Extra
- Listed In
- Game of Thrones Babes
Frequently asked
What is Rose Leslie's connection to Scotland and her family's history?
Rose Leslie was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, and her family has lived near Lickleyhead Castle for over 500 years. She is the daughter of the Aberdeenshire Chieftain of Clan Leslie, giving her a deep ancestral tie to the region.
How did Rose Leslie start her acting career?
Her first acting job was in the documentary series Locked Up Abroad in 2008, followed by a Scottish BAFTA-winning role in the TV film Purves + Pekkala in 2009. She then studied at LAMDA, graduating with honors in 2008.
What are some of Rose Leslie's notable roles beyond Game of Thrones?
She appeared as Gwen Dawson in Downton Abbey for seven episodes, played Laura Wyre in Case Histories, and had roles in early films such as Now Is Good and The Last Witch Hunter.
Did Rose Leslie receive any awards for her early work?
Yes, she won a Scottish BAFTA Award for Best Acting Performance (New Talent) for her role in Purves + Pekkala.
Is Rose Leslie married to a fellow actor?
Yes, she married Game of Thrones co-star Kit Harington on 23 June 2018. The couple have two children together.
Has Rose Leslie appeared in any other productions with nude or lingerie scenes?
In addition to full nudity in Game of Thrones, she had lingerie scenes in The Time Traveler's Wife.
Did you know
- Rose Leslie's family has resided near Lickleyhead Castle for more than 500 years, and her father is a clan chieftain.
- She attended Millfield school in England, where she discovered her love for acting through its drama department.
- Her professional acting debut came in the documentary series Locked Up Abroad in 2008, before she appeared in Game of Thrones.
- She has performed on stage as well as on screen, appearing in the play Bedlam at the Globe Theatre in London in 2010.
- Rose Leslie and Kit Harington, her Game of Thrones co-star, married in 2018 and have two children together.
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