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Alfie AllenEnglish actor.
Country:
 Great Britain |
Content:
- Alfie Allen Biography
- Early Life and Career
- Acting Career
- Game of Thrones and Recent Projects
- Personal Life
Alfie Allen Biography
Alfie Allen is an English actor who gained fame in 2011 through the television series 'Game of Thrones', where he played the role of Theon Greyjoy. Allen portrayed this character throughout all seven seasons of the show, and Greyjoy has undergone significant transformations over the course of the series. Initially, Allen skillfully portrayed the arrogant and treacherous Theon, then he transformed into a hapless captive, followed by portraying Theon as a martyr, and in the most recent episodes of 'Game of Thrones', he tries to find his place among the brave lords and ladies. It is uncertain whether Greyjoy will appear in the eighth and final season of the show, set to be released in 2018. Fans of the saga are eager for the show's writers, who spared no secondary or main characters throughout the series, to let Theon survive, as he is one of the few characters who has gone through the 'game of thrones' from the very first episode of the cult show.
Early Life and Career
Alfie Evan James Allen was born on September 12, 1986, in Hammersmith, London, England, to actor Keith Allen and producer Alison Owen. In the credits of many of his acting works, including the first season of 'Game of Thrones', his name was listed as 'Owen-Allen', but he later decided to keep only his father's surname - 'Allen'. Allen's older sister, Lily Allen, is a well-known English singer. Lily dedicated a song called 'Alfie' to her brother. Among Allen's famous relatives is the renowned singer Sam Smith, who is his cousin. Allen attended Windlesham House School in West Sussex, then Hampshite Collegiate School in Romsey. After that, he enrolled in St. John's College in Portsmouth, and studied acting at the College of Fine Arts in London.
Acting Career
Allen's debut role came in 1988 when he was only two years old, appearing in an episode of the series 'The Comic Strip Presents...'. Ten years later, at the age of 12, Allen played minor roles in the television film 'You Are Here' (1998) and the historical drama 'Elizabeth' (1998) starring Cate Blanchett. He then went on to work in films such as 'Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London' (2004), 'Atonement' (2005), 'The Easy Way to Stop Smoking with Allen Carr' (2005), 'The 66th Annual Championship' (2006), 'Cherries' (2007, short film), 'Redemption' (2007), 'Joe's Palace' (2007), as well as TV series like 'Golden Hour' (2005) and 'Inspector Jericho' (2005). From 2008 to 2011, Allen appeared in films and TV shows such as 'The Other Boleyn Girl' (2008), 'Flashbacks of a Fool' (2008), 'London Hospital' (2008, 3 episodes), 'The Lift' (2008, 1 episode), 'Freestyle' (2010), 'The Kid' (2010), 'Soulboy' (2010, his first leading role), 'Moving On' (2010, 1 episode), 'Accused' (2010, 1 episode), and 'Powder' (2011).
Game of Thrones and Recent Projects
In November 2009, Alfie Allen auditioned for one of the lead roles in the TV series 'Game of Thrones' - a massive project based on the fantasy novels by George R.R. Martin. Initially, Allen auditioned for the role of Jon Snow, but it was given to Kit Harington, while Allen was entrusted with the character Theon Greyjoy - the insolent and arrogant heir to the Iron Islands. Allen successfully transformed into this character. In the second season, just like in the book 'A Clash of Kings', which the show is based on, Theon took a central role. Allen convincingly portrayed a character who loses his hard-won power due to his excessive ambition and foolishness. The scenes featuring Theon in the third season were particularly intense and brutal, and even in this role, Alfie Allen shone brilliantly. Theon Greyjoy became one of the most complex characters in the saga, enduring countless trials. Surely, he has not yet said his final words in the seventh season of the epic series, which premiered on July 16, 2017.
Alongside his work on 'Game of Thrones', Allen appeared in projects such as 'She-Ra with Kylie Minogue' (2013, short film), 'Confine' (2013), 'The Body' (2013, short film), 'Plastic' (2014), 'John Wick' (2014), 'Pandemic' (2016), 'The Seventh Patient' (2016), and 'Close to the Enemy' (2016, 7 episodes). In 2018, Allen will star in the science fiction action film 'The Predator' - a continuation of the famous saga, with the first installment released back in 1987. In 2017, he hosted the documentary series 'Football: A Brief History' on the History Channel, where he talked about football, a sport he is passionate about, being a dedicated supporter of Arsenal FC.
Personal Life
Alfie Allen has been romantically linked to actresses Jaime Winstone and Sai Bennett, as well as model Iona Elizabeth. In June 2017, paparazzi captured Allen on vacation in Spain with a new companion, whose identity remains undisclosed. Before his involvement in 'Game of Thrones', Alfie Allen was considered one of the underachievers in show business. This was mainly due to his older sister, Lily Allen, who achieved popularity in the music industry, while he struggled to step out of her shadow, appearing in low-profile projects. However, the situation has reversed since then. Over the years, interest in 'Game of Thrones' and, specifically, Allen himself, has only grown, while Lily's fame has gradually diminished. The Allen siblings are unlikely to compete with each other: Lily continues to pursue her passion for music, while Alfie focuses on his acting career. Although Allen has become strongly associated with the character Theon Greyjoy, he is ready to continue in the role of a one-character actor as long as his success lasts.
