14 Game Of Thrones Actors Who Were Also In Harry Potter

3. Ciaran Hinds

Ciaran Hinds Mance Aberforth
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In Game Of Thrones

Hinds appeared in five episodes (though it feels like more) as Mance Rayder, a former ranger of the Night's Watch who became King-Beyond-the-Wall, and is portrayed as a stern yet charismatic leader. He leads the wildlings into battle against the Night's Watch, and is killed by Stannis (though the fatal blow is delivered by Jon, as mercy) in the Season 5 opener.

In Harry Potter

Hinds played Aberforth Dumbledore, the younger brother of Albus who practiced inappropriate charms on a goat, in The Deathly Hallows Part 2 (the character was initially portrayed by Jim McManus). As owner of the Hog's Head, he helps Harry and others sneak into Hogwarts, before eventually joining the battle himself.

What Else

Hinds combined his talent for playing kings and wizards by voicing the magical Troll King in Frozen. A great character actor, he's been seen in the likes of There Will Be Blood, The Sum Of All Fears, and Munich, and will next be taking on the role of villain (and New God) Steppenwolf in Justice League.

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