Megan Parkinson (born 18 July 1996 [1] ) is an English actress who has played Alys Karstark in Game of Thrones and Sam Murgatroyd in Ackley Bridge . [2] [3] [4] [5] Parkinson has also appeared in the television films Damilola, Our Loved Boy and To Walk Invisible . [6] [7]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2019 | Nancy | Director and writer | Short film |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2016 | Holby City | Elli Ellis | Episode: "Children of Men" |
2016 | Damilola, Our Loved Boy | Leanne | Television film |
2016 | To Walk Invisible | Martha Brown | Television film |
2017–2019 | Game of Thrones | Alys Karstark | 5 episodes |
2017 | Strike | Brittany Brockbank | 2 episodes |
2018 | Harlots | Elizabeth | 1 episode |
2018–2021 | Ackley Bridge | Sam Murgatroyd | Main role |
2022 | Rules of the Game | Gemma Thompson | Main role |
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