Owen Teale

Owen Teale (born May 20, 1961) is a Welsh character actor known for his appearances in various films and television shows. He has been featured in movies such as Robin Hood (1991), The Hawk (1993), King Arthur (2004), The Last Legion (2007), Tolkien (2019), and Dream Horse (2020). Teale has also made notable television appearances in Doctor Who (1985), David Copperfield (1986), The Thin Blue Line (1995), Ballykissangel (1999), Line of Duty (2012), Stella (2012–2013), A Discovery of Witches (2018–2022), and The Rig (2023). However, he is most recognized for his role as Ser Alliser Thorne in the HBO fantasy TV series Game of Thrones (2011–2016). Born in North Cornelly, south Wales, Teale attended Cynffig Comprehensive School and later trained at the Guildford School of Acting.