Who is Conleth Hill? Everything You Need to Know

Quick Facts

Also Known As: Conleth Seamus Eoin Croiston Hill

Family:

siblings: Ronan

More Facts

awards: 2001 · Stones In His Pockets - Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor
2008 · The Seafarer - Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play
2001 · Stones in His Pockets - Drama Desk Special Award

Recommended For You

1

Is Conleth Hill in Game of Thrones?

Yes, Conleth Hill is known for his role as Lord Varys in the popular TV series Game of Thrones.
2

What other TV shows has Conleth Hill appeared in?

Conleth Hill has also appeared in TV shows such as Suits, Dublin Murders, and Blue Heaven.
3

What is Conleth Hill's acting background?

Conleth Hill has a strong background in theater and has performed in various stage productions in addition to his work in television and film.
4

Has Conleth Hill won any awards for his acting?

Yes, Conleth Hill has received critical acclaim for his performances and has won several awards throughout his career.

Recommended Lists:

Northern Irish People

Actors Who Are In Their 60s

Northern Irish Actors

Northern Irish Film & Theater Personalities

Career

Conleth Hill’s debut Broadway performance was in the Canadian production of the play ‘Stones in His Pockets’, a Marie Jones production, for which he won a ‘Dora Mavor Moore’ award. Following this, he went on to perform in various television shows. He first appeared in the series ‘Boon’ in 1988 and then in the same year he appeared in ‘Casualty’.

After playing small roles in a couple of productions, Hill appeared in ‘Blue Heaven’ as ‘Roache’. He played this character in seven episodes between 1992 and 1994. In 2002, he played the role of German professor ‘Max Staefel’ in the television adaptation of ‘Goodbye Mr. Chips’. In 2007, he appeared in six episodes as ‘Jared’ on the show ‘The Life and Times of Vivienne Vyle’.

His biggest break on television came in 2011 when he was picked for the role of ‘Lord Varys’, a very mysterious and intimidating character, in the HBO television drama series ‘Game of Thrones’, based on the novel series ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ by George R. R. Martin. In the very first season, his performance drew much attention and the popularity of the show also helped him gain a larger fan base among the audience.

He reprised his role in the subsequent seasons of the show and his character grew stronger and stranger as the show progressed. In the coming seasons of the show, Hill’s character of ‘Lord Varys’ appeared to be gaining more significance in way the twists and turns were developing in the storyline. As the series is closing towards an end, his character can be seen playing even more crucial roles.

Simultaneously with appearing in ‘Game of Thrones’ between 2011 and 2017, he also played some important roles in other television shows like ‘Edward Darby’ in ‘Suits’, ‘Sergeant Upton’ in ‘Arthur & George’, and ‘Elsie’ in ‘Peter Kay's Car Share’.

Hill’s film career has not been as glorious as his television or stage career, although he has appeared in quite a few films like ‘Perrier's Bounty’, ‘Salmon Fishing in the Yemen’, ‘The Shore’ and ‘A Patch of Fog’ after he made his debut in ‘Whatever Works´ as ‘Brockman.’

Continue Reading Below

Personal Life

Conleth Seamus Eoin Croiston Hill was born in Ballycastle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, on November 24, 1964. He has three siblings, all of whom are involved in the show business. His elder brother is a cameraman, his sister is a producer, and his younger brother, a sound engineer—who is also a member of the infamous ‘Game of Thrones’ crew—won three ‘Emmy Awards’ for his sound mixing on the show. Hill went to ‘St MacNissi's College’ from where he graduated. Later he enrolled in the ‘Guildhall School of Music and Drama’ for their acting program, graduating in 1988.

Hill has always maintained a very private life and is not married as of 2017. He has also expressed his unwillingness to join the social media, something in his own words he ‘has never been into, and never will be’.

Facts About Conleth Hill

Conleth Hill played the role of Varys in the hit TV series Game of Thrones, showcasing his versatility as an actor beyond his more well-known roles.

Hill has a background in theater, with a successful career in stage acting that has earned him critical acclaim for his performances.

In addition to his acting skills, Hill is known for his quick wit and sense of humor, often delighting fans and colleagues with his sharp observations and clever remarks.

Despite his on-screen persona as a serious and calculating character, Hill is known to be warm and friendly in real life, building strong relationships with his co-stars and crew members.

Hill is a talented musician and has been known to play various instruments, highlighting his creative talents beyond acting.

Conleth Hill Biography

You wanted to know

Is Conleth Hill in Game of Thrones?

What other TV shows has Conleth Hill appeared in?

What is Conleth Hill's acting background?

Has Conleth Hill won any awards for his acting?