Emilia Clarke Net Worth, Biography

How rich is the “Game of Thrones” star?

Mostly known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in the HBO Tv series, Game of Thrones, Emilia Clarke is an English actress that has caught the attention of many people for various reasons.

From medical soap operas to romantic films to epic space operas, Clarke has featured in so many movies, bagging nominations and wins at various awards including the highly coveted Primetime Emmy Awards.

In this article, RNN.NG highlights more details about Emilia Clarke including her educational background, career so far, and net worth.

Emilia Clarke Net Worth and Biography

Emilia Isobel Euphemia Rose Clarke was born on October 23, 1986. She grew up in Oxfordshire with her parents who were of great support to her acting career. Her father, Peter Clarke was a theatre sound engineer and he was responsible for her first audition at the age of 10.

Clarke attended Rye St Antony School in Headington and St Edward’s School, Oxford, which she left in 2005. Her first decision to venture into acting was at the age of 3 after seeing the musical “Show Boat”. This decision drove the young aspiring actress (at the time) to apply to institutions like the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA), the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA), and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Her applications at all three institutions were however unsuccessful but Clarke eventually got into the “Drama Centre London” after traveling and working for a while.

Career

Emilia Clarke became a household name after her role in the popular HBO Tv series, “Game of Thrones”. However, her career began way before the 2011-2019 series. Clarke began acting in stage productions while schooling. She featured in student productions of “Twelfth Night” and “West Side Story” while schooling at St Edward’s School.

Her first film role was “Drop the Dog”, a short movie by the University of London students. Between her early acting career, Clarke worked various non-acting jobs, although she auditioned for roles in the process.

In her first professional film role, she played the role of “Savannah” in the 2010 television film “Triassic Attack”- a movie that was met with a lot of negative reviews in the United States. In spite of the movie backlash, however, Clarke was named “UK Star of Tomorrow” by film magazine, Screen International.

Game of Thrones

Clarke’s feature in Game of Thrones (GoT) brought more fame and credibility to her career. The movie is based on the fantasy book series, “A Song of Ice and Fire” by George R. R. Martin. She played the role of Daenerys Targaryen- her third professional role which she bagged in 2010. In the film, Clarke’s character was most appreciated for her ability to swiftly move from being a frightened little girl to a very powerful and feared mother of dragons. The show ran from 2011 to 2019, with Clarke portraying the role all through.

The role earned her critical acclaim and various nominations and awards which will be highlighted later. It was reported in 2017 that Clarke became one of the highest- paid Tv actors, earning between £1.2 and £2 million per episode of GoT.

Other Films

Emilia Clarke has featured in many movies, Tv series and Theatre works where she played both major and not-so-major roles. Some of these works are highlighted below.

• Lisa’s Story
• Shackled
• Terminator Genisys
• Solo: A Star Wars Story
• Doctors
• Animals
• Robot Chicken
• Breakfast at Tiffany’s
• Seagull

Awards

Emilia Clarke has so many awards to show for her outstanding career, including the BAFTA Britannia Award. She was nominated for Primetime Emmy Awards on four occasions in categories like “Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series” (2019). In 2018, the British actress received an invitation to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. She was also recognized as one of the 100 most influential people in 2019 by Time Magazine.

Her philanthropic acts have also earned her accolades and awards. One of such awards is a 2019 Shorty Award for a video that was made to raise awareness for her charity “SameYou” and the Royal College of Nursing.

Emilia Clarke Net Worth

Emilia Clarke has an estimated net worth of $20 million. Her source of income is majorly her acting career. However, she is also a brand ambassador for some renowned brands in the world.