Vladimir "Furdo" Furdik

Vladimir Furdik is a Slovak stunt performer and actor, known for his role as the Night King on the television series Game of Thrones from 2016 to 2019. Born on July 1, 1970, in Bratislava, Czechoslovakia (now Slovakia), Furdik started his career in acting and stunt work in the 1970s. He was a member of theater groups such as Tostabur Espadrones and participated in major films like Kingdom of Heaven and Pearl Harbor. Furdik has also worked in Hollywood since the 1990s, performing stunts for various movies. He is referred to as 'Furdo' by his friends and co-stars.