Lino Facioli Biography: Age, Height, Girlfriend, Career, Game of Thrones Robin Arryn, Sex Education & Masters of the Air, & 2026 Update

Lino Facioli grew up on two of television’s biggest stages. Cast at age 10 as the sickly, petulant Lord Robin Arryn in Game of Thrones, he spent nine years returning to Westeros across the series’ run. By the time the show ended, he’d transitioned to Netflix’s Sex Education as quiz-team captain Dex Thompson, and most recently appeared in Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks’ Apple TV+ WWII epic Masters of the Air (2024). Now in his mid-20s, the Brazilian-British actor is navigating the tricky post-child-star pivot with a résumé that already spans prestige drama, teen comedy, and Spielberg-produced war miniseries.

Quick Facts

Related names: Isaac Hempstead Wright, Art Parkinson, Dean-Charles Chapman, Asa Butterfield, Ncuti Gatwa, Callum Turner, Austin Butler — young British actors who grew up on major genre franchises.

Early Life & Education

Lino Schmidek Machado Facioli was born on July 29, 2000, in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo State, Brazil. His father is Coka Facioli; his mother, Claudia Schmidek, descends from Austrian immigrants — her grandfather, Werner Robert Schmidek, was born in Vienna and moved to Brazil in 1960. When Lino was four, the family relocated to London, UK.

He showed an early fascination with performance, enrolling at a London theatre school at age 7. By 10, he was auditioning professionally. His bilingual upbringing (Portuguese at home, English at school) and European heritage gave him a natural adaptability that casting directors noticed early.

Career Journey

2010–2011: Professional Debut — Awfully Deep, Get Him to the Greek, The Armstrong & Miller Show

Facioli’s first screen credit came in 2010 with the British short film Awfully Deep (dir. Daniel Florêncio), playing “Son.” That same year, he booked a featured role in Universal Pictures’ comedy Get Him to the Greek as Naples — the son of Russell Brand’s rock-star character Aldous Snow — directed by Nicholas Stoller. He also appeared in an episode of BBC’s The Armstrong & Miller Show (as Marcus/Michael). A remarkable triple-debut for a 10-year-old.

2011–2019: Game of Thrones — Robin Arryn (9 Episodes, Seasons 1–8)

Later in 2011, Facioli was cast as Lord Robin Arryn, the breastfed, seizure-prone heir to the Vale, in HBO’s Game of Thrones. What began as a memorable grotesque in Season 1 (the “moon door” scene, the breastfeeding at age 8) evolved across nine episodes into a surprisingly poignant presence — a boy manipulated by Littlefinger (Aidan Gillen), orphaned by his mother Lysa’s (Kate Dickie) death, and finally appearing in the series finale (Season 8, Episode 6) as a young lord observing the new Westeros. Facioli grew up on that set; in a 2021 interview with Winter Is Coming, he reflected on the “glow-up” from troubled child to composed young man in the final scene.

2014: The Boy in the Mirror — Brazilian Cinema Breakthrough

Facioli returned to Brazil to star in O Menino no Espelho (The Boy in the Mirror, 2014), playing a dual role as Fernando and his mirror-reflection alter ego Odnanref. The film, based on Fernando Sabino’s classic novel, co-starred Mateus Solano, Regiane Alves, and Laura Neiva. Facioli’s performance earned a Special Honourable Mention at the 18th Cine PE International Film Festival — his first major acting recognition.

2019–2021: Sex Education — Dex Thompson (6 Episodes, Seasons 2–3)

After Game of Thrones wrapped, Facioli joined Netflix’s hit Sex Education as Dex Thompson, a Moordale Secondary student and captain of the quiz team. Appearing in six episodes across Seasons 2 and 3 (2020–2021), Dex provided comic relief and nerdy charm alongside Asa Butterfield, Ncuti Gatwa, and Emma Mackey. The role showed Facioli’s range beyond fantasy — grounded, contemporary, and funny.

2024: Masters of the Air — Lt. Adams (Apple TV+ / Amblin)

Facioli’s most high-profile post-Thrones role came in Masters of the Air (2024), the Apple TV+ WWII miniseries from Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Television, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman’s Playtone, and Band of Brothers writer John Orloff. He plays Lt. Adams in one episode of the nine-part series, which follows the 100th Bomb Group’s daylight raids over Nazi Germany. The production — filmed in the UK with a massive ensemble including Austin Butler, Callum Turner, Anthony Boyle, and Ncuti Gatwa — earned a 2025 Critics’ Choice nomination for Best Limited Series. For a young British actor, sharing a call sheet with Spielberg/Hanks alumni is a significant career stamp.

2011: Stage — Little Eyolf (Jermyn Street Theatre)

At age 10, Facioli played the title role of Eyolf in Henrik Ibsen’s Little Eyolf at London’s Jermyn Street Theatre (May 2011). The heavy dramatic part — a child whose death catalyzes his parents’ marital collapse — demonstrated serious classical chops alongside his screen work.

Career Stats

• HBO Series Regular/Recurring: 1 (Game of Thrones, 9 eps, 8 years)
• Netflix Series Recurring: 1 (Sex Education, 6 eps, 2 seasons)
• Apple TV+ Miniseries: 1 (Masters of the Air, 1 ep, 2024)
• Feature Films: 2 (Get Him to the Greek, The Boy in the Mirror)
• Short Films: 2+ (Awfully Deep, The Last Ten, Danny’s Death)
• Stage: 1 professional credit (Little Eyolf, 2011)
• Festival Honors: 1 (Cine PE 2014 Special Mention)

Personal Life

• Father: Coka Facioli
• Mother: Claudia Schmidek
• Maternal Grandfather: Werner Robert Schmidek (Vienna-born, immigrated to Brazil 1960)
• Relationship Status (2026): Single; no public partner
• Children: None
• Residence: London, UK
• Languages: English (native), Portuguese (fluent), German (A-Level proficiency)
• Education: A-Levels in Drama, Arts, German, History (completed c.2021)

Dating History & Affairs

Facioli has consistently kept his romantic life private. No confirmed relationships, rumored partners, or public dating history exist in entertainment media. As of 2026, he appears focused on career development.

Controversies

None through 2026. Facioli has maintained a clean public profile throughout his childhood and early adult career. The only “controversy” adjacent to his work was the divisive reception to Game of Thrones Season 8 — he diplomatically noted it “would have felt like more of a complete ending” with more time.

Awards & Achievements

• Cine PE International Film Festival — Special Honourable Mention (2014) for dual role in The Boy in the Mirror
• Game of Thrones Ensemble — Screen Actors Guild Award Nominee (Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019)
• Masters of the Air — Critics’ Choice Award Nominee (Best Limited Series, 2025, as part of ensemble)

Physical Statistics

• Height: 5’11” (180 cm)
• Weight: ~70 kg (154 lbs)
• Build: Lean, athletic
• Hair: Dark brown, typically worn medium-length
• Eyes: Dark brown

Quotes

“If it had been a little bit longer, [Season 8] would have felt like more of a complete ending.”

— Lino Facioli, Winter Is Coming interview, March 2021 (on Game of Thrones finale)

“I was surprised I ended up being a part of [the final season], if only for that one crucial scene.”

— Lino Facioli, Winter Is Coming interview, March 2021 (on returning for Game of Thrones finale)

Favorites

• Historical Period: WWII (drew him to Masters of the Air)
• Language: German (studied to A-Level)
• Co-star Experience: Working with Russell Brand in Get Him to the Greek at age 10
• Stage Role: Eyolf in Little Eyolf (Jermyn Street Theatre, 2011)
• Brazilian Connection: Filming The Boy in the Mirror in Brazil with a local crew

Earnings & Net Worth

Estimated Net Worth (2025): $500K–$1 million. Primary sources: Game of Thrones recurring fees (9 episodes over 8 years, with rate increases), Sex Education Netflix recurring fees (6 episodes), Masters of the Air Apple TV+ miniseries fee, and early film work (Get Him to the Greek, The Boy in the Mirror). As a child actor, a portion of earnings would have been protected via Coogan-style arrangements. No major endorsements or commercial work publicly known.

Interesting Facts

• He booked Game of Thrones, Get Him to the Greek, and The Armstrong & Miller Show all in the same year (2010–2011) at age 10.
• His maternal great-grandfather was Viennese; the family maintains Austrian heritage awareness.
• He played a dual role (Fernando/Odnanref) in his first leading film, The Boy in the Mirror, at age 13.
• He grew up on the Game of Thrones set — his Robin Arryn scenes spanned from age 10 to 18.
• He studied German to A-Level, partly inspired by WWII history interest that later aligned with Masters of the Air.
• His agent (United Agents) bio noted he was “currently studying for his A levels” as of 2021 — suggesting he prioritized education alongside acting.
• He performed Ibsen at a professional London theatre before he was a teenager.

Did You Know Already?

• Robin Arryn was one of the few Game of Thrones characters to appear in both the pilot (unaired original) and the series finale.
• Facioli’s Sex Education character Dex was originally written for just one episode; the writers expanded him after seeing his chemistry with the cast.
• He is one of the few Brazilian-born actors to have significant roles in both HBO and Netflix flagship series.
• Masters of the Air is the third in the Spielberg/Hanks/Amblin WWII trilogy (Band of Brothers, The Pacific, Masters of the Air).
• His first film, Get Him to the Greek, was a Judd Apatow-produced comedy — a very different tone from his later prestige drama work.

Social Media Links

• United Agents Profile: Agent Page
• IMDb: Lino Facioli
• Apple TV+: Masters of the Air Cast
• Game of Thrones Wiki: Robin Arryn Character

Frequently Asked Questions

Conclusion

Lino Facioli’s career arc is unusually global for a British actor: born in Brazil, raised in London, cast in an American fantasy juggernaut (Game of Thrones), a British teen comedy phenomenon (Sex Education), a Brazilian literary adaptation (The Boy in the Mirror), and a Spielberg/Hanks WWII epic (Masters of the Air). At 25, he has the rare privilege of choosing what comes next — whether that’s more prestige TV, international film, or a return to the stage where he started. The child lord of the Vale has grown into a young actor with range, discipline, and a quiet confidence.

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