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
2002 The Sea
2010 Mamma Gógó
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References
  1. Davíð Kjartan Gestsson (21 November 2016). "Gunnar Eyjólfsson látinn" (in Icelandic). RÚV.


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