Name: Jerome Flynn
Profession: Actor, singer
Born: March 16, 1963 in Bromley, Kent, England, UK
Nationality: British
Known for: Game of Thrones, Soldier Soldier, Ripper Street, Robson & Jerome
Biography:
Jerome Patrick Flynn is a British actor and singer born on March 16, 1963 in Bromley, Kent. Growing up in a family immersed in the performing arts, his father being actor Eric Flynn and his mother a drama teacher, he developed a passion for acting early on, alongside his siblings.
He rose to prominence as Corporal Paddy Garvey in the ITV series Soldier Soldier, a role that unexpectedly paved the way for a successful music career as part of the duo Robson & Jerome. Their rendition of “Unchained Melody” topped the UK charts for seven weeks in the mid-1990s, marking one of the era’s most iconic musical successes.
Flynn later captivated international audiences with his portrayal of the roguish Bronn in HBO’s Game of Thrones and as Detective Sergeant Bennet Drake in BBC’s Ripper Street. A committed vegetarian since the age of 18, he also maintains a deep connection to nature, a value reflected in both his personal life and diverse career across television, film, and music.
Awards and Accolades:
- British Academy Television Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor (Ripper Street)
- Screen Actors Guild Award nominations as part of the Game of Thrones ensemble
Interesting Facts:
- Flynn’s leap from television acting to chart-topping music with Robson & Jerome remains one of the UK’s most memorable entertainment success stories.
- His unconventional audition, featuring a distinctive rough look, helped secure his role as Bronn in Game of Thrones.
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