Gunnar Eyjólfsson

Gunnar Eyjólfsson (24 February 1926 - 21 November 2016) was an Icelandic actor.

This is an Icelandic name. The last name is patronymic, not a family name; this person is referred to by the given name Gunnar.
Gunnar Eyjólfsson
Born24 February 1926
Died21 November 2016(2016-11-21) (aged 90)
OccupationActor
Years active1945–2011

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
1995 The Viking Sagas Eirik The White
2002 The Sea Thordur
2010 Mamma Gógó Gogo's deceased husband

References
  1. Davíð Kjartan Gestsson (21 November 2016). "Gunnar Eyjólfsson látinn" (in Icelandic). RÚV.


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