Sibel Kekilli is a highly acclaimed German actress of Turkish origin who gained international fame as in HBO’s Game of Thrones
Kekilli’s career began with a serendipitous discovery in a Cologne shopping mall by a casting director. Beating out over 350 candidates, she landed the lead in Fatih Akin’s 2004 masterpiece Head-On (Gegen die Wand) . Sibel Kekilli is a highly acclaimed German actress
Kekilli’s career is defined by her ability to portray complex characters facing intense social or personal struggles: Game of Thrones (2011–2014) , the mysterious and tragic confidante to Tyrion Lannister. (Gegen die Wand, 2004) : Her breakthrough role as Sibel Kekilli is a highly acclaimed German actress
This article is part of a series on influential international actors in Hollywood and European cinema. Sibel Kekilli is a highly acclaimed German actress