Surprising Facts You Never Knew About The Cast Of 'Game Of Thrones'

1. Bond, Tywin Bond

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Charles Dance (Tywin Lannister) got his first movie credit in the 1981 James Bond film 'For Your Eyes Only'. Yes, you guessed it he played a villain called Claus.

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Cersei's Skin Art

game image 2 Did you know Lena Headey's (Cersei Lannister) has her tattoos digitally removed for her scenes in Game of Thrones? She enjoys pain apparently, finding the tattoo process peaceful.

3. Talisa's Infamous Family Tree

Cool Facts: Oona Chaplin (Talisa Maegyr) is the granddaughter of silent comedy star Charlie Chaplin. She is also the great-granddaughter of American playwright Eugene O'Neill.

4. Ygritte's Throne

game image 4 Rose Leslie (Ygritte) was born at Lickleyhead Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The castle has seven bedrooms, a great hall, a drawing room, and a wood-panelled dining room.

Apparently it has been in her family since the 15th century.

5. Sansa Of Oz

game image 5 Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark) had a childhood role as the scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz. She began acting at the age of 3.

6. Bronn The Pop Star

Jerome Flynn (Bronn) had a number of hits in the UK with a pop duo act. Their cover of "Unchained Melody" reached number one in 1995. His other half was fellow actor Robson Green and they both starred in the British series Soldier Soldier).

7. Viserys Legendary Relative

game image 7 Cool Facts: Harry Lloyd (Viserys Targaryen) is related to the legendary author Charles Dickens. He is the great-great-grandson.

Lloyd appeared in David Copperfield in 1999 and in one of Dickens' most famous works Great Expectations.

8. Tyrion's Diet

game image 8 Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister) has been a vegetarian since the age of 16. Another cool fact, Dinklage also works with the Farm Sanctuary which is an animal protection organization in the USA.