Gunnar Eyjólfsson (24 February 1926 – 21 November 2016) was an Icelandic actor.[1]

Gunnar Eyjólfsson
Born24 February 1926
Died21 November 2016(2016-11-21) (aged 90)
OccupationActor
Years active1945–2011
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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

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Gunnar was born in Keflavík.[4] He was the father of Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir.[2]

Selected filmography

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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

References

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  1. ^ Hulda Hólmkelsdóttir (28 November 2016). "Gunnar Eyjólfsson jarðsunginn í dag". Vísir.is (in Icelandic). Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d Davíð Kjartan Gestsson (21 November 2016). "Gunnar Eyjólfsson látinn" (in Icelandic). RÚV.
  3. ^ "Andlát: Gunnar Eyjólfsson". Morgunblaðið (in Icelandic). 21 November 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  4. ^ "Gunnar Eyjólfsson fékk heiðursverðlaun". Víkurfréttir (in Icelandic). 13 June 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
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