14 Game Of Thrones Actors Who Were Also In Harry Potter

5. Ian Whyte

Ian Whyte Wun Wun Madame Maxime
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In Game Of Thrones

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

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

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

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