
Age: 52
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Lena Kathren Headey (born October 3, 1973) is a British actress. She gained international recognition and acclaim for her portrayal of Cersei Lannister on the HBO epic fantasy drama series Game of Thrones (2011–2019), for which she received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a Golden Globe Award nomination. Headey made her film debut in the mystery drama Waterland (1992). She continued to work steadily in British and American films and on television, before gaining further recognition with her lead performances in the films The Brothers Grimm (2005) and 300 (2007). Her other film credits include The Remains of the Day (1993), The Jungle Book (1994), Mrs Dalloway (1997), Ripley's Game (2002), Imagine Me & You (2005), Dredd (2012), The Purge (2013), 300: Rise of an Empire (2014), Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016), and Fighting with My Family (2019). Outside of film, Headey starred as Sarah Connor in the science fiction television series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008–2009) and had a recurring role as Amelia Hughes in the animated web series Infinity Train (2019–2021). She provided voices for the role-playing video game Risen (2009) and the video game tie-in film Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV (2016), as well as the animated series Danger Mouse (2015–2017) and Trollhunters (2017–2018), and puppet-animated series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019).

How to Make a Killing follows an ambitious but struggling entrepreneur who becomes entangled in a dangerous scheme to achieve rapid financial success. Desperate to escape poverty and prove themselves to skeptical family members, the protagonist makes increasingly questionable decisions that blur the line between clever business tactics and outright criminality. As they navigate a world of morally ambiguous characters—con artists, corrupt officials, and ruthless competitors—they discover that every shortcut comes with a hidden cost. The story explores themes of desperation, ambition, and the corrupting influence of greed, building toward a climax where the protagonist must confront the consequences of their choices. Dark humor punctuates the tension as the character's schemes spiral in unexpected directions, forcing them to question whether success achieved through deception is worth the price of their integrity and relationships.



