Andrew McClay

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
Derry, Northern Ireland
OccupationActor
Years active2017-present

References
  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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