Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

Danish actor who portrayed Jaime Lannister, the Kingslayer. Already a star in Denmark, Coster-Waldau's nuanced performance as Jaime — a flawed knight seeking redemption — earned him an Emmy nomination and global recognition. He has also starred in films like Mama (2013) and Shot Caller (2017), and is celebrated for bringing complexity to morally grey roles.