“When I was first told about 'Game of Thrones,' I didn't know the books, anything. So I read the pilot, and when I got the first script, it was clear the story was about these people and families and a constant battle for power.”

Danish actor

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau is a Danish actor. He first drew wide attention in Denmark with the 1994 film Nightwatch, and later became internationally known for playing Jaime Lannister in the HBO fantasy drama Game of Thrones. His work has moved between Danish film and major television roles, with Game of Thrones bringing him two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. He is best known for screen roles that combine charm, tension, and moral ambiguity.