Gunnar Eyjólfsson
Icelandic actor (1926–2016)
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Gunnar Eyjólfsson (24 February 1926 – 21 November 2016) was an Icelandic actor.[1]
Gunnar Eyjólfsson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 February 1926 |
| Died | 21 November 2016 (aged 90) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1945–2011 |
| Children | 2 |
Gunnar began his career with the Reykjavík Theatre Company in 1945. In 1961, he joined the National Theatre of Iceland; in 1963 he won the Silver Lamp Award for the best theatrical performance of the year for the title role in Pétur Gautur.[2] He was also the first foreign recipient of the RADA Shakespeare Award.[2]
He also appeared in many films. He won the 2002 Edda Award for Best Leading Actor for his performance as Thórður in The Sea.[2]
In 1999, he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Falcon.[3]
Personal life
Gunnar was born in Keflavík.[4] He was the father of Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir.[2]
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | The Viking Sagas | Eirik the White | |
| 2000 | 101 Reykjavík | Nágranni | |
| 2002 | The Sea | Thordur | |
| 2005 | Beowulf & Grendel | Aeschere | |
| 2010 | Mamma Gógó | Gogo's deceased husband |
