as Maester Luwin
Character Overview: Maester Luwin is a trusted advisor to the Stark family. As a maester, he’s a man of science and learning, and serves as Winterfell’s resident physician, midwife, lawyer, master of intelligence and general advisor. He is also in charge of the education of Lord Stark’s children. – The Wertzone
Recent Events: When Catelyn’s sister Lysa Arryn sends word that the Lannisters are responsible for the death of her husband Jon Arryn, whose job as Hand of the King is now being offered to Ned Stark, Maester Luwin counsels Ned to take the job in order to discover the truth behind Jon Arryn’s death. He tends to Bran’s injuries after his paralyzing fall from the top of a tower, and advises both Robb and Bran in their duties as the Princes of Winterfell until Robb departs to take up arms against the Lannisters in response to Ned Stark’s imprisonment. Luwin soon receives Sansa’s letter pleading Robb to stand down for the sake of his sisters’ safety; he quickly identifies Cersei as the true mastermind of the letter.
After Robb leaves, Luwin continues to counsel Bran, as he is now the Prince of Winterfell while Robb is away. Bran asks him about magic, to which Luwin gives his honest answer according to the teachings of the Citadel. When Theon Greyjoy seizes Winterfell for himself, Luwin attempts to calm the hot-headed Iron Islander, but fails. He ultimately hides out with Bran, Rickon, Jojen and Meera Reed, the wildling woman Osha, and Hodor, until the Greyjoys and Boltons have completely ransacked the keep. He then sends this company northward for their own safety, while he chooses to remain in the North.
Actor Bio: The British character actor Donald Sumpter tackled a host of roles in his native Britain before breaking through to international acclaim. He landed guest parts (as different characters, starting in 1968) on the U.K. cult series Doctor Who, then segued to features throughout the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s in such pictures as Meetings with Remarkable Men (1979), Curse of the Pink Panther (1983), Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (1990), and Richard III (1995). He has appeared in many television movies and mini-series, including adaptations of Dickens’ novels: Nicholas Nickleby in 2001, Great Expectations in 1999 and Bleak House in 1985, as well as in episodes of Midsummer Murders, The Bill, Holby City, and A Touch of Frost. Sumpter’s popularity increased substantially when he landed pivotal supporting roles in two major features: Fernando Meirelles’ The Constant Gardener (2005) and David Cronenberg’s Eastern Promises (2007). – Yahoo & Wikipedia
Post-Thrones, Donald Sumpter continued to act in a variety of television series and miniseries, including Atlantis, One Child, The Mill, and New Worlds. He’ll be appearing in the upcoming film In the Heart of the Sea in 2015. –IMDb
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