They’ve made us laugh, kept us on the edge of our seats, and just plain entertained the pants off us. Now it’s time for the Emmys to reward the best of this year’s actors and actresses. Get to know all your favorites (and perhaps a few faces you’re not as familiar with) before they were stars.

The sexy medieval series Game of Thrones is a smash hit for HBO, receiving both critical adulation and mega fan buzz. Nominated for 42 Emmys—including the biggie, Outstanding Drama Series—Thrones has cleaned up awards-wise in its five season run thus far. How well do you know the show’s stars? Snakkle helps you figure out where you’ve seen them before…