Nathalie Emmanuel is a British actress known for her roles in various film and television projects. She was born on March 2, 1989, in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England. Emmanuel gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Missandei, an advisor to Daenerys Targaryen, in the popular HBO series “Game of Thrones.” She appeared in the show from 2013 to 2019, and her performance was well-received by both audiences and critics.
Prior to her breakout role in “Game of Thrones,” Nathalie Emmanuel had appeared in a few British television shows such as “Hollyoaks” and “Misfits.” However, her role in “Game of Thrones” propelled her to international fame. Following her success on the show, Emmanuel continued to work in both film and television. She appeared in the action film “Furious 7” (2015) as Ramsey, a computer hacker, and reprised her role in “The Fate of the Furious” (2017) and “F9” (2021), part of the “Fast & Furious” franchise.
Emmanuel also starred in the Maze Runner film series, portraying Harriet, a member of the resistance group known as the “Right Arm.” She appeared in “The Maze Runner” (2014), “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials” (2015), and “Maze Runner: The Death Cure” (2018). In addition to her film roles, Nathalie Emmanuel has worked in television shows such as “Four Weddings and a Funeral” (2019), a romantic comedy series based on the film of the same name, and “Mindhorn” (2016), a British comedy film.