Kristian Nairn(born 25 November 1975) is an actor and DJ fromLisburn,Northern Ireland. He is best known for his portrayal ofHodorin theHBOfantasy seriesGame of Thrones(2011–2014, 2016).[1][2]He also played Wee John Feeney on theHBO MaxseriesOur Flag Means Death(2022–2023).[3]
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 Nairn in 2024 | |
| Born | 25 November 1975 Lisburn,Northern Ireland |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Height | 208 cm (6 ft 10 in) |
Career
editNairn's portrayal ofHodoronGame of Throneswas his first acting role; Nairn earned enough to buy his mother a house.[4]He is a progressive house/trance DJ, and used to be the resident DJ of Kremlin, a gay club in Belfast.[5]SinceGame of Thronesbegan, Nairn has toured as a DJ with "Rave of Thrones" using musical themes and costumes from the television series.[6][4]At the end of 2017, he performed the first part of theDimitri Vegas & Like Mikeconcerts inAntwerp.[7][8]He was the DJ during theBlizzCon 2016anniversary party andBlizzCon 2018closing festivities.[9][10]In October 2018, Nairn appeared in a commercial foreTorothat was launched onYouTube,featuring theInternet memeHODL.[11][12]
Nairn is an accomplished guitarist. He got the opportunity to play backstage withMegadethduring the Hellfest Open Air Festival inClisson,France, in June 2018.[13]
He portrayed Wee John Feeney on the HBO seriesOur Flag Means Deathfrom 2022 to 2023.[14][15]
Personal life
editIn March 2014, Nairn publicly discussed hisgayidentity in an interview with aGame of Thronesfan site.[16]He stated: "When you talk about 'the gay community,' you are talking about MY community.[...] I've never hidden my sexuality from anyone, my whole life in fact, and I've been waiting for someone to ask about it in an interview. "[17]He went on to say that his sexuality is "a very small part of who I am on the whole, but nonetheless, in this day and age, it's important to stand up and be counted."[18]In 2015, Nairn clarified in an interview withChicago Go Pridethat it was really his "second coming out. I'd done it when I was 14 and didn't think I'd have to do it again. Especially since every single person in my life knew."[19]In April 2023, Nairn revealed to theBBCthat he had witnessed the shooting of policeman Darren Bradshaw at the Parliament Bar inBelfastin May 1997.[20]
Filmography
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Film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Our Gay Wedding | Himself | |
| 2014 | Treasure Trapped | Himself | Documentary |
| 2015 | The Four Warriors | Baliphar | |
| 2016 | Mythica: The Godslayer | Tek | |
| 2018 | The Appearance | Johnny | |
| Robin Hood: The Rebellion | Thomas | ||
| 2023 | Unwelcome | Eoin |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2014, 2016 |
Game of Thrones | Hodor | Recurring (seasons 1–4, 6), 23 episodes Nominated –2017 MTV Movie & TV Awardsfor Tearjerker[21] |
| 2012–2013 | Ripper Street | Barnaby Silver | 2 episodes |
| 2013 | Chronicles of Comic Con | Himself | 1 episode |
| 2014 | The Wil Wheaton Project | Himself/Hodor | 1 episode |
| 2018 | The Sidemen Show | Himself | 1 episode |
| The Rookie | Wallace | Episode: "The Switch" | |
| 2021 | The Boulet Brothers' Dragula | Himself: Guest Judge | 1 episode |
| 2022–2023 | Our Flag Means Death | Wee John Feeney | Main role |
Podcast
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Yogpod 38: Hodor! | Himself | Interview |
| Cast of Thrones: A Golden Crown | Himself | Interview | |
| 2012 | Cast of Thrones: Bonus Episode 9 | Himself | Interview |
| 2013–2015 | Two is Company byZack Luyeand Kristian Nairn |
Himself | Talk show 16 episodes[22] |
| 2019 | Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum | Himself | Interview[23] |
Accolades
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Peabody Awards | Entertainment | Our Flag Means Death | Nominated | [24] |
References
edit- ^"A Conversation with Hodor".HBO.15 August 2011.Archivedfrom the original on 29 June 2013.Retrieved15 August2011.
- ^"GameofThrones.hu".GameofThrones.hu.Retrieved15 August2011.[permanent dead link]
- ^Gelman, Vlada (21 June 2021)."TVLine Items: Hodor Joins Pirate Comedy, Mrs. Maisel Casting and More".TVLine.Archivedfrom the original on 23 July 2022.Retrieved23 July2022.
- ^abFox, Killian; Bromwich, Kathryn; Hogan, Michael (31 March 2019)."'It was madness': Game of Thrones stars on how it changed their lives ".The Observer.ISSN0029-7712.Archivedfrom the original on 28 May 2019.Retrieved31 May2019.
- ^"Podium Lounge of the Seven Kingdoms".Popspoken.15 August 2015. Archived fromthe originalon 3 October 2017.Retrieved15 August2015.
- ^"'Game of Thrones' star announces 'Rave Of Thrones' DJ tour ".Archivedfrom the original on 13 December 2014.Retrieved8 December2014.
- ^Moayeri, Lily."Hodor hits the road: 'Game of Thrones' grad and DJ Kristian Nairn reveals tour dates".chicagotribune.com.Archivedfrom the original on 19 June 2020.Retrieved18 June2020.
- ^Moayeri, Lily (9 March 2020)."Hodor Hits the Road: 'Game of Thrones' Grad and DJ Kristian Nairn Reveals Tour Dates".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on 19 June 2020.Retrieved18 June2020.
- ^"BlizzCon 2016: Kristian Nairn (Hodor) Will DJ The Anniversary Party – Geek Girl Authority".28 October 2016.Archivedfrom the original on 3 November 2016.Retrieved1 November2016.
- ^"BlizzCon Music Festival to Feature Train, Lindsey Stirling, and Kristian Nairn".Blizzard Entertainment. 25 October 2018.Archivedfrom the original on 23 September 2020.Retrieved4 November2018.
- ^"Hodor urges crypto investors to 'hodl'".NewsComAu.19 October 2018.Archivedfrom the original on 18 June 2020.Retrieved18 June2020.
- ^"eToro 'HODL'- It is not investment advice. Your capital is at risk | Kristian Nairn".Campaigns of the World.21 October 2018.Archivedfrom the original on 2 November 2019.Retrieved18 June2020.
- ^"Watch: Hodor from Game Of Thrones' Jams With MEGADETH".Metal Injection.26 June 2018.Archivedfrom the original on 30 April 2019.Retrieved30 April2019.
- ^White, James (19 January 2022)."It's A Pirate's Life For Rhys Darby And Taika Waititi In The Teaser For Our Flag Means Death".Empire.Retrieved2 November2023.
- ^Darwish, Meaghan (26 September 2022)."'Our Flag Means Death' Team Teases Start of Season 2 Filming (Photos) ".TV Insider.Retrieved2 November2023.
- ^Bargnes, Kevin (11 March 2014)."Kristian Nairn, of 'Game of Thrones,' comes out in interview".Chicago Spectrum.Archived fromthe originalon 16 March 2014.Retrieved11 March2014.
- ^Sieczkowski, Cavan (11 March 2014)."'Game of Thrones' Actor Kristian Nairn Comes Out As Gay ".Huffington Post.Archivedfrom the original on 11 March 2014.Retrieved12 March2014.
- ^Fire and Blood (11 March 2014)."Interview with Kristian Nairn".WinterIsComing.net.Archivedfrom the original on 11 March 2014.Retrieved12 March2014.
- ^Shapiro, Gregg (26 August 2015).""Sweet Giant: An Interview with Kristian Nairn, Game of Thrones' Hodor"".Chicago Go Pride.Archivedfrom the original on 25 October 2021.Retrieved27 April2022.
- ^"Game of Thrones Hodor actor witnessed Belfast gay nightclub shooting".BBC News.29 April 2023.Archivedfrom the original on 29 April 2023.Retrieved30 April2023.
- ^Johnson, Zach (6 April 2017)."Guardians of the Galaxy Lands 7 MTV Movie Awards Nominations".E!.Archivedfrom the original on 6 April 2017.Retrieved6 April2017.
- ^"Two is Company".Archived fromthe originalon 23 September 2017.Retrieved24 January2018.
- ^"Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum".Archived fromthe originalon 2 April 2019.Retrieved2 April2019.
- ^Voyles, Blake (20 September 2023)."83rd Peabody Award Nominees".Archivedfrom the original on 26 September 2023.Retrieved20 September2023.
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