who played the king in game of thrones season 1
Mark Addy
title: Game of Thrones (season 1) text: while trying to protect his family from their rivals the Lannisters. He uncovers the dark secrets about the Lannisters that his predecessor died trying to expose. Meanwhile, in Essos, the exiled Viserys Targaryen, son of the former king, believes he still has the rightful claim to the throne. "Game of Thrones" features a large ensemble cast, including Sean Bean, Mark Addy, Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Michelle Fairley and Iain Glen. Newer actors were cast as the younger generation of characters, such as Kit Harington, Sophie Turner and Maisie Williams. Critics praised the show's production values and cast, with title: Game of Thrones (season 1) text: reshot with some roles being recast. In March 2010, HBO ordered the first season, which began filming in July 2010, primarily in Belfast, Northern Ireland, with additional filming in Malta. The story takes place in a fictional world, primarily upon a continent called Westeros, with one storyline occurring on another continent to the east known as Essos. Like the novel, the season initially focuses on the family of nobleman Eddard Stark, who is asked to become chief advisor to his king and longtime friend, Robert Baratheon. Ned must find out who killed the previous Hand of the King, Jon Arryn, title: Game of Thrones (season 1) text: Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (David Benioff and D. B. Weiss for "Baelor"). It won two, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Peter Dinklage) and Outstanding Main Title Design. Dinklage, who plays Tyrion, was also named best supporting actor by the Golden Globes, the Scream Awards and the Satellite Awards. "Game of Thrones" premiered on HBO in the United States and Canada on April 17, 2011, and on Sky Atlantic in the United Kingdom and Ireland on April 18, 2011, with a same-day release on HBO Central Europe. The series premiered in Australia on Showcase on July 17, title: Sean Bean text: role of Zeus, the king of Mount Olympus and god of the sky, thunder, and lightning. Also that year, Bean starred in "Cash", playing the lead role of Pyke Kubic, a dangerous man determined to recover his wealth in a bad economy. "Cash" explored the role money plays in today's hard economic times. Bean also played the villain's twin brother, Reese. Bean starred in the first season of "Game of Thrones", HBO's adaptation of the "A Song of Ice and Fire" novels by George R. R. Martin, playing the part of Lord Eddard Stark. Bean and Peter Dinklage were the title: Game of Thrones (season 1) text: specific accolades for Dinklage's portrayal of Tyrion Lannister. The first season won two of the thirteen Emmy Awards for which it was nominated, for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Dinklage) and Outstanding Main Title Design. It also received a nomination for Outstanding Drama Series. Bean and Emilia Clarke also received individual accolades, as did Ramin Djawadi for music. U.S. viewership rose by approximately 33% over the course of the season, from 2.2 million to over 3 million by the finale. <onlyinclude></onlyinclude> The recurring actors listed here are those who appeared in season 1. They are listed by the