Andrew McClay explained
Andrew McClay |
Birth Date: | 24 March 1984 |
Birth Place: | Derry, Northern Ireland |
Occupation: | Actor |
Years Active: | 2017-present |
Andrew McClay is a former extra on Game of Thrones[1] who gained considerable prominence for his depiction in the documentary.[2] [3] [4] [5] Director Jeanie Finlay said about McClay: “I’ve found the heart of our film.”[6] McClay first appeared as a Baratheon soldier in Season 5, who later becomes a Stark bannerman in Seasons 6, 7, and 8.[7] McClay revealed in Game of Thrones: The Last Watch that his character's name across all 4 seasons was Aberdolf Strongbeard.
Notes and References
- Web site: Andrew McClay Was The Real Winner Of Game Of Thrones: The Last Watch. REFINERY29. Meagan Fredette. 2019-05-27 . 2019-05-27.
- Web site: 'Game of Thrones': 8 Things We Learned from the Behind-the-Scenes Documentary 'The Last Watch'. ET. Meredith B. Kile. 2019-05-26 . 2019-05-27.
- Web site: Meet Andrew McClay, Star of the 'Game of Thrones' Documentary. Heavy. Stephanie Dube Dwilson. 2019-05-27 . 2019-05-27.
- Web site: 'Game of Thrones: The Last Watch' pays tribute to show's foot soldiers. CNN. Brian Lowry. 2019-05-27 . 2019-05-27.
- Web site: Everyone's New Favorite Game of Thrones Obsession Is a Battle-Tested Extra. Time. Megan McCluskey. 2019-05-28 . 2019-06-03.
- Web site: 'Game of Thrones: The Last Watch' Director on How Andrew McClay Became 'Heart of Our Film'. Variety. Joe Otterson. 2019-06-03 . 2019-06-04.
- Web site: Game of Thrones Fans Are Celebrating the Show's True MVP Andrew McClay. Comicbook. Jamie Jirak. 2019-05-27 . 2019-05-27.