Miltos Yerolemou is a British actor best known for his role as Syrio Forel in the

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''. Yerolemou has also made appearances in films such as '' Star Wars: The Force Awakens'' and ''

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''.

Early life

The son of

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parents, Yerolemou was born in London and grew up in the United Kingdom. After his graduation, Yerolemou did not take lessons, but instead learned how to act by stage experience.

Career

From 1997 to 2003 he was a regular on the television series '' Hububb''. In 1998, he had a supporting role in ''Middleton's Changeling'', and in 1999, he took part in a film adaptation of the Shakespeare play ''

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''. It was followed by two extras roles in the documentary ''Neanderthal''. He also appeared in the British series ''

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'', ''The West Wittering Affair'', and the short film ''The Public Benefits''. Yerolemou's first major role was as Syrio Forel in the first season of the

fantasy series ''

''. In the series, Yerolemou primarily worked with actress

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, and portrayed Syrio Forel, a character also known as "The First Sword of Braavos." Thus most of his scenes involved sword work. Following his appearance in ''Game of Thrones'', Yerolemou was cast in '' Star Wars: The Force Awakens'', as well as the award-winning film ''

''. Yerolemou has appeared on stage with the

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, and had a role in a

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adaptation of

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''. Yerolemou has also appeared in the

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series '' New Blood'' and the British-American film ''

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''. Most recently Yerolemou played The Fool in the

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and Royal Exchange Manchester co-production of

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, with

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taking on the title role. His performance was very well received, with reviews stating that his "extraordinary despair ... matches isbrilliant comic timing", that he "manages to provide a key to the entire performance", and "irrepressible".

Partial filmography

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Yerolemou, Miltos Living people English male television actors English male film actors Male actors from London English people of Greek Cypriot descent Year of birth missing (living people)