Simon Armstrong
Biography
Simon Armstrong is a Welsh actor from Llanelli, best known for his portrayal of Qhorin Halfhand in Game of Thrones. He portrayed Qhorin Halfhand in the HBO series Game of Thrones in 2012, and he also had recurring roles in the television series Coronation Street in 2013 and The Interceptor in 2015. In film, he portrayed Rogers in Nigel Cole's Made in Dagenham in 2010. He starred in the Dutch crime action comedy Black Out in 2012 and the British drama film In the Dark Half in 2012. In 2014, Simon joined the cast of the British-American short film Artificio Conceal, written and directed by Ayoub Qanir, which was selected for film festivals worldwide including the Cannes Film Festival's Short Film Corner and Edinburgh.
Career overview
Simon Armstrong is a Welsh actor from Llanelli. He is best known for his portrayal of Qhorin Halfhand in the HBO television series Game of Thrones, in which he appeared in 2012. In addition to his work on that series, Armstrong has held recurring roles in other television programs, including Coronation Street in 2013 and The Interceptor in 2015.
In film, Armstrong portrayed the character Rogers in Nigel Cole's Made in Dagenham in 2010. He also starred in the Dutch crime action comedy Black Out and the British drama film In the Dark Half, both released in 2012.
In 2014, he joined the cast of the British-American short film Artificio Conceal. Written and directed by Ayoub Qanir, the short film was selected to film festivals worldwide, including the Cannes Film Festival's Short Film Corner and Edinburgh.
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30 titles- The Rapture (2026) as Sam Duval
- The Pearl Comb (2025) as Lutey
- Until I Kill You (2024) as CPS Solicitor Graeme Yates
- Silo (2023) as Mosley
- Willow (2022) as Jørgen Kase
- Black Ewe (2022) as Adam
- Shadow and Bone (2021) as The Disciple
- The Pembrokeshire Murders (2021) as Oliver Wakefield
- The Cure (2019) as Phillip Jones
- The Cunning Man (2019) as Afran Harries
- Remi, Nobody's Boy (2018) as Mr. Driscoll
- Crowhurst (2018) as Archie
- King Arthur: Excalibur Rising (2017) as Merlin
- Long Forgotten Fields (2017) as Harlequin Jones
- The Crown (2016) as Councillor
- The Coroner (2015) as Errol Prowse
- The Interceptor (2015) as CI Stannard
- Viking: The Berserkers (2014) as Aelle
- The Hollow Crown (2012) as Grieving Father
- Black Out (2012) as Vlad
- In the Dark Half (2012) as Steve
- Game of Thrones (2011) as Qhorin Halfhand
- Killer Elite (2011) as Gowling
- Made in Dagenham (2010) as Rogers
- M.I. High (2007) as The Dark Wizard / William Todd-Williams
- Empathy (2007) as Kennedy
- Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman (2005) as Minister
- The Bench (2001) as Scott Pearson
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Viv Marshall
- The Sherman Plays (1993)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Simon Armstrong best known for?
Simon Armstrong is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Rapture (2026), Silo (2023), Willow (2022), Shadow and Bone (2021).
When and where was Simon Armstrong born?
Simon Armstrong was born in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Wales, UK.
How many credits does Simon Armstrong have?
Simon Armstrong has accumulated over 30 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2026.
What is Simon Armstrong's background in cinema and television?
Simon Armstrong is a Welsh actor from Llanelli, best known for his portrayal of Qhorin Halfhand in Game of Thrones. He portrayed Qhorin Halfhand in the HBO series Game of Thrones in 2012, and he also had recurring roles in the television series Coronation Street in 2013 and The Interceptor in 2015. In film, he portraye...