Theo Nate
Theo Nate is an English actor known for playing Laenor Velaryon in the HBO fantasy series House of the Dragon.
Personal life and education
Theo Nate was born in Liverpool, England. In 2020, he graduated from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts where he studied acting.Career
Nate's first role was on the British anthology drama television series Time, where he played a minor character in the pilot of the show.Nate was cast in the television role of the teenage version of Laenor Velaryon in the 2022 award-winning HBO fantasy series House of the Dragon, a Game of Thrones prequel and adaptation of George R. R. Martin's companion book Fire and Blood. His performance and character received praise, notably for being the first person of color and gay dragon rider in the A Song of Ice and Fire franchise's television adaptations. His character's storyline launched discussion online about the portrayal of LGBT+ characters in media.
In 2025, Nate played the role of Ando in the BBC One crime drama television series This City Is Ours.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2021 | Time | Friend of Stevie's | Season 1 Episode 1 |
| 2022 | House of the Dragon | Laenor Velaryon | 2 episodes |
| 2025 | This City Is Ours | Ando | Season 1 Episode 8 |