Ian Gelder

Ian Gelder

Deceased · Born: Jun 3, 1949 · Died: May 6, 2024

Personal Details

BornJun 3, 1949 Gloucestershire, England, UK

Biography

Ian Gelder is a renowned British actor, cherished for his memorable performances in various mediums. His extensive career has garnered him widespread recognition, with a plethora of stage and screen credits to his name.

Gelder's acting repertoire is impressive, spanning numerous series and productions. He has had notable roles in popular shows such as London's Burning and Agatha Christie's Poirot, showcasing his versatility as an actor. Additionally, he has had a strong presence on the stage, with numerous credits in London's West End and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.

In 2010, Gelder joined the cast of Game of Thrones, taking on the role of Kevan Lannister. As the younger brother of Lord Tywin, he became a key figure in the Lannister household, forming strong alliances with the family. After a brief absence, Gelder reprised his character in later seasons, ultimately meeting his demise in the season six finale.

Gelder's recent endeavors include the stage play The March on Russia, penned by David Storey, and the television adaptation of Snatch. His most recent television appearance saw him voice The Remnants in Jodie Whittaker's inaugural season in Doctor Who.

Career

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2025
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2023
Ticker
Ticker as Joseph
{"id":275861,"title":"The Monkey's Paw","year":"2022","character":"Mr. White","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-monkeys-paw-2022","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_275861.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_275861.jpg"},"released":1}
2022
The Monkey's Paw
The Monkey's Paw as Mr. White
{"id":168457,"title":"Surge","year":"2020","character":"Alan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/surge","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_168457.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_168457.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
Surge
Surge as Alan
{"id":103832572,"title":"His Dark Materials","year":2019,"character":"Charles","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/his-dark-materials","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6vl8jrq49fq0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/6vl8jrq49fq0.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
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2018
Doctor Who
Doctor Who as Voice of the Remnants
{"id":103831627,"title":"Queers","year":2017,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/queers","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103831627.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103831627.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
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2016
Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones as Kevan Lannister
{"id":140925,"title":"Shakespeare's Globe: Titus Andronicus","year":"2014","character":"Marcus Andronicus","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shakespeares-globe-titus-andronicus-2015","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_140925.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_140925.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
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2010
Silent Witness
Silent Witness as Dr Stanley Jacobs
{"id":3435,"title":"Pope Joan","year":"2009","character":"Aio","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pope-joan-2009","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_3435.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_3435.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
{"id":672,"title":"Torchwood","year":2009,"character":"Mr Dekker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/torchwood","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5j7ocnojuqq0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5j7ocnojuqq0.jpg"},"released":1}
Torchwood
Torchwood as Mr Dekker
{"id":55797,"title":"Jinnah","year":"1998","character":"English Police Officer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jinnah","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_55797.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_55797.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Jinnah
Jinnah as English Police Officer
{"id":56729,"title":"The Emissary: A Biblical Epic","year":"1997","character":"King Agrippa","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-emissary-a-biblical-epic","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_56729.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_56729.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
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The Informant
The Informant as British C.O.
{"id":2761,"title":"Absolutely Fabulous","year":1995,"character":"David","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/absolutely-fabulous","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_2761.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_2761.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
{"id":1384,"title":"Poirot","year":1993,"character":"Victor Astwell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/poirot","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/onaeno3ui4c0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/onaeno3ui4c0.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
Poirot
Poirot as Victor Astwell
{"id":4987,"title":"King Ralph","year":"1991","character":"Riding Instructor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/king-ralph","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_4987.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_4987.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
King Ralph
King Ralph as Riding Instructor
{"id":8625,"title":"Van der Valk","year":1991,"character":"Basten","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/van-der-valk-1972","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8625.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8625.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":60278,"title":"The Fool","year":"1990","character":"Henry Gibbs","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-fool","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_60278.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_60278.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
The Fool
The Fool as Henry Gibbs
{"id":27779,"title":"Little Dorrit","year":"1987","character":"Reverend Samuel Barnacle","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/little-dorrit","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_27779.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_27779.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Little Dorrit
Little Dorrit as Reverend Samuel Barnacle
{"id":10156,"title":"The Professionals","year":1979,"character":"King","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-professionals","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10156.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10156.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
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1975
Play for Today
Play for Today as Andrew Patterson
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Thriller
Thriller as Small