Ian Beattie Quotes

United Kingdom, Actor
March 3, 1965

Ian Beattie (born 3 March 1965) is a Northern Irish actor. Beattie’s start in acting began at an early age, when he used to tour Northern Ireland in a circus with his father. His most notable role is Ser Meryn Trant in five seasons of the HBO fantasy drama Game of Thrones.

Also known as Film Actor

I might bump into them because I live in Belfast, and Belfast is not that big a place. You go for a walk, and you walk past Kit Harington. You go for a meal, and there's Peter Dinklage.

Ian Beattie
- Live
- Past
- Walk
When you're a child, it's easy to see school as the worst thing in the world. It's only later in life you realise what a wonderful time it was. Looking back, I can't believe I even wanted to leave.

Ian Beattie
- Life
- Time
- World

If Northern Ireland had better weather, it would be like New Zealand. It's an immensely beautiful country.

Ian Beattie
- Country
- Beautiful
- Better
When I was little, one of my father's friends owned a circus. For four absolutely incredible summers, I found myself being the only boy in Ireland who didn't dream of running away with the circus. I was in it!

Ian Beattie
- Friends
- Father
- Dream
As an actor myself, I know we go where the work is, but I think it's sad the Lyric haven't found any homegrown talent.

Ian Beattie
- Work
- Myself
- Sad
When I retired from the circus at the grand old age of 11, my parents thought it would be best to focus more on the challenges ahead, and so I started at Methodist College Belfast.

Ian Beattie
- Age
- Parents
- College