Gunnar Eyjólfsson
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Gunnar Eyjólfsson | |
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Born | 24 February 1926 |
Died | 21 November 2016 | (aged 90)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1945–2011 |
Gunnar Eyjólfsson (24 February 1926 - 21 November 2016) was an Icelandic actor.
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.[1] He was also the first foreign recipient of the RADA Shakespeare Award.[1]
He also appeared in many films. He won the 2002 Edda Award for Best Leading Actor for his performance as Thórður in The Sea.[1]
In 1999 he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Falcon.[1]
Selected filmography[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1995 | The Viking Sagas | Eirik The White | |
2002 | The Sea | Thordur | |
2010 | Mamma Gógó | Gogo's deceased husband |
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d Davíð Kjartan Gestsson (21 November 2016). "Gunnar Eyjólfsson látinn" (in Icelandic). RÚV.
External links[]
Categories:
- 1926 births
- 2016 deaths
- Icelandic male film actors
- Knights of the Order of the Falcon
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- European actor stubs