Indira Varma Biography: Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Height, Parent, Movies, Awards, TV Series, Daughter, Husband

Indira Varma is a celebrated British actress whose performances have captivated audiences across television, film, and theatre; she is best known for her role as Ellaria Sand in HBO’s Game of Thrones.

From historical dramas to contemporary thrillers, she brings authenticity and nuance to every character she portrays.

Profile

• Full name: Indira Anne Varma
• Date of birth: September 27, 1973
• Age: 51 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Bath, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
• Nationality: British
• Profession: Actress
• Height: 5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
• Parents: Father – Indian (illustrator), Mother – Swiss (graphic designer of part Genoese Italian descent)
• Siblings: Only child
• Spouse: Colin Tierney (actor)
• Children: Daughter (name not publicly disclosed)
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Mixed (Indian and Swiss-Genoese Italian descent)
• Net worth: $5 million   

Early Life and Education

Indira Varma is now 52 years old. She was born on September 27, 1973, in Bath, Somerset, England. Raised as an only child, Varma’s upbringing was influenced by her parents’ artistic backgrounds.

Her father, an Indian illustrator, and her mother, a Swiss graphic designer of part Genoese Italian descent, were both involved in the arts. English was not their first language, which contributed to a unique household dynamic.

Varma was a member of the Musical Youth Theatre Company, an experience that likely nurtured her interest in performance. She graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London in 1995, a prestigious institution known for producing accomplished actors.

Personal Life

Indira Varma met actor Colin Tierney in 1997 while performing together in Othello at the National Theatre. The couple married and now reside in Hornsey, North London, with their daughter. Details about their daughter remain private, as the family maintains a low public profile.

Career

Varma’s acting career began shortly after she graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). Her film debut was in Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1996), where she played Maya. She continued to build her filmography with roles in Jinnah (1998) and Bride and Prejudice (2004).

On television, she gained prominence for her role as Niobe in the BBC and HBO series Rome (2005–2007). Her portrayal of Suzie Costello in Torchwood (2006) further showcased her range. Other notable television roles include Zoe Luther in Luther (2010), Ilsa Pucci in Human Target (2010–2011), and Ellaria Sand in Game of Thrones (2014–2017).

In addition to her screen work, Varma has an extensive theatre background, with performances in productions such as Present Laughter (2019), for which she won a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. She also starred in a modern adaptation of Oedipus at The Old Vic in London in 2025.

Awards

• Varma’s awards include a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in Present Laughter (2019). She received a nomination for her role in Oedipus (2025).

Net Worth

Indira Varma’s estimated net worth is $5 million. Her wealth stems from her extensive career in acting, spanning film, television, and theatre. Her roles in high-profile projects, such as Game of Thrones and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, have contributed significantly to her financial success.

Net Worth

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Filmography

• Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1996) as Maya
• Clancy’s Kitchen (1997) as Kitty
• Sixth Happiness (1997) as Amy
• Jinnah (1998) as Rattanbai “Ruttie” Jinnah
• Mad Dogs (2002) as Narendra
• Rover’s Return (2004) as Zeta (Short film)
• Bride and Prejudice (2004) as Kiran Balraj
• Basic Instinct 2 (2006) as Denise Glass
• Sex and Death 101 (2007) as Devon Sever (Uncredited)
• Mindscape (2013) by Judith Morrow
• Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) as High Priestess
• Silent Hours (2015) as Dr. Catherine Benson
• Una (2016) as Sonia
• Close (2018) as Rima
• Official Secrets (2019) as Shami Chakrabarti
• The One and Only Ivan (2020) as Dr. Maya Wilson
• Crisis (2021) as Madira Brower
• Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) as DIA
• The Trouble with Jessica (2023) as Jessica
• The Assessment (2024) as Ambika
• Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025) as DIA (Post-production)

Television

• Crucial Tales (1996) as Manreet
• Psychos (1999) as Martine Nichol
• Other People’s Children (2000) as Amy
• Attachments (2000–2001) as Sasha
• In a Land of Plenty (2001) as Sonali Ganatra
• The Whistleblower (2001) Diane Crossman
• Arena (2002–2010) as Various characters
• Rockface (2003) as Alison
• The Canterbury Tales (2003) as Meena
• Reversals (2003) as Kathy Irwin
• DNA (2004) as Cara Mathis
• Love Soup (2005) as Suzanne Daley
• A Waste of Shame (2005) as Lucie, the Dark Lady
• Broken News (2005) as Melanie Bellamy
• Little Britain (2005) as Various characters
• Rome (2005–2007) as Niobe Vorena
• Torchwood (2006) as Suzie Costello
• 3 lbs (2006) as Adrianne Holland
• The Whistleblowers (2007) as Alisha Cole