Andrew McClay is a former extra on Game of Thrones[1] who gained considerable prominence for his depiction in the Game of Thrones: The Last Watch documentary.[2][3][4][5] Director Jeanie Finlay said about McClay: “I’ve found the heart of our film.”[6] McClay first appeared as a Baratheon soldier in Season 5, who later becomes a Stark bannerman in Seasons 6, 7, and 8.[7] McClay revealed in Game of Thrones: The Last Watch that his character's name across all 4 seasons was Aberdolf Strongbeard.

Andrew McClay
McClay in 2017
Born (1984-03-24) March 24, 1984 (age 40)
Derry, Northern Ireland
OccupationActor
Years active2017-present

References

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  1. ^ Meagan Fredette (27 May 2019). "Andrew McClay Was The Real Winner Of Game Of Thrones: The Last Watch". REFINERY29. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  2. ^ Meredith B. Kile (26 May 2019). "'Game of Thrones': 8 Things We Learned from the Behind-the-Scenes Documentary 'The Last Watch'". ET. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  3. ^ Stephanie Dube Dwilson (27 May 2019). "Meet Andrew McClay, Star of the 'Game of Thrones' Documentary". Heavy. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  4. ^ Brian Lowry (27 May 2019). "'Game of Thrones: The Last Watch' pays tribute to show's foot soldiers". CNN. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
  5. ^ Megan McCluskey (28 May 2019). "Everyone's New Favorite Game of Thrones Obsession Is a Battle-Tested Extra". Time. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
  6. ^ Joe Otterson (3 June 2019). "'Game of Thrones: The Last Watch' Director on How Andrew McClay Became 'Heart of Our Film'". Variety. Retrieved 4 June 2019.
  7. ^ Jamie Jirak (27 May 2019). "Game of Thrones Fans Are Celebrating the Show's True MVP Andrew McClay". Comicbook. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
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