Ian McElhinney Quotes

Ian McElhinney

Profession : Actor

Birth : August 19, 1948

The thing that surprised me the other day was, and I was quite taken aback when I realized it, I am nearly five-and-a-half years out of 'Game of Thrones.' I last filmed on it in the winter of 2013 and it's kind of becoming, bizarrely, a bit of a distant memory.

Ian McElhinney

It used to be that if I was stopped in the street at all it would be for Ser Barristan Selmy, but now it's just as often, if not more often, for my character in 'Derry Girls,' I find it extraordinary.

Ian McElhinney

I've met people who've watched 'Derry Girls' in Australia and America and it's incredible. I think the constant access to it, meaning you can watch it again and again helps.

Ian McElhinney

Christopher Gore is a great character, portrayed with wisdom and understanding.

Ian McElhinney

The Sons of the Harpy are basically the people who represent the old regime. They don't want Daenerys in there governing them. Daenerys has this attitude about the fighting pits being reopened, which is part of their tradition. There's quite a considerable resentment to the fact that she doesn't want this to happen.

Ian McElhinney

I very much enjoyed my time on 'Doctor Who.' The team were a delight to work with and everyone was very supportive and welcoming. All in all it was a blast.

Ian McElhinney

If someone said to me, 10 years ago, that I'd be spending effectively my retirement years in sci-fi and fantasy, I'd have said, 'Well, don't be ridiculous.'

Ian McElhinney