Career Overview and Key Roles
Lena Headey first gained wide recognition for her film work in the early 2000s and later achieved global prominence through television. Her leading roles combine dramatic intensity with genre versatility, spanning historical fantasy, crime drama, and speculative fiction. The following list highlights her most notable screen credits and the projects that defined her public recognition.
- Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones (2011–2019): A defining role that established her as a leading presence in prestige television.
- Sarah Connor in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008–2009): A central performance in a major science fiction series.
- Various film roles, including 300 (2006) and The Devil’s Advocate (additional context available): Work that contributed to her early recognition.
These roles form the core of her professional identity in visual media and continue to frame how audiences and critics reference her work today.