14 Game Of Thrones Actors Who Were Also In Harry Potter

By James Hunt /

5. Ian Whyte

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In Game Of Thrones

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Ian Whyte has quite literally been a giant part of Game of Thrones. The 7'1" actor has appeared as various characters throughout the history of the series: he appeared as a White Walker in Seasons 1 & 2; was also Gregor Clegane in the second season; appeared as Dongo the Giant in Seasons 3 & 4; Wun Wun in 5 & 6; and was most recently seen in Season 7's Dragonstone, playing a giant wight.

In Harry Potter

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Whyte appeared in The Goblet of Fire, filling in for Frances de la Tour for the full body shots of Beauxbatons' Headmistress Madame Maxime.

What Else

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Whyte, a former basketball player, has carved out a niche as something of a go to as a tall actor, appearing in both Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Rogue One, along with various roles in Alien vs Predator