Baltasar Kormákur
Biography
Baltasar Kormákur Baltasarsson is an Icelandic actor, film producer, and director of theatre, film, and television. Born on February 27, 1966, in Reykjavik, Iceland, he graduated as an actor from the National Academy of Fine Arts in 1990. Throughout his career, he has worked across various mediums, including stage and screen. As a director, his film credits include 101 Reykjavík, The Sea, A Little Trip to Heaven, Contraband, 2 Guns, Everest, and Touch. In addition to his feature film work, he directed the television series Katla. He is also credited as a producer for the film Jar City. His professional work encompasses a diverse range of roles within the international entertainment industry.
Career overview
Baltasar Kormákur Baltasarsson is an Icelandic actor, theatre and film director, and film producer born on February 27, 1966, in Reykjavik, Iceland. He graduated as an actor from the National Academy of Fine Arts in 1990. His professional career spans work across theater, movies, and television.
As a director, Kormákur has helmed a variety of film and television projects. His filmography includes directing 101 Reykjavík, The Sea, A Little Trip to Heaven, Contraband, 2 Guns, Everest, and Touch. In addition to his feature film work, he directed the television series Katla. He is also credited as a producer for the film Jar City. Throughout his career, he has maintained a multifaceted role in the industry, contributing to the arts as a performer, director, and producer.
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Full Filmography
84 titles- Apex (2026) Director
- Apex (2026) Producer
- King & Conqueror (2025) Director
- King & Conqueror (2025) Executive Producer
- Touch (2024) Screenplay
- Touch (2024) Director
- Touch (2024) Producer
- Beast (2022) Director
- Beast (2022) Producer
- Against the Ice (2022) Producer
- Katla (2021) Creator
- Katla (2021) Director
- Adrift (2018) Director
- Adrift (2018) Producer
- Vultures (2018) Producer
- Cinéma… par Albert Dupontel (2017) as Self
- The Oath (2016) as Finnur
- The Oath (2016) Director
- The Oath (2016) Writer
- The Oath (2016) Producer
- Áramótaskaup: 2016 (2016) Producer
- Trapped (2015) Writer
- Trapped (2015) Director
- Trapped (2015) Creator
- Everest (2015) Director
- Everest (2015) Producer
- Virgin Mountain (2015) Producer
- 2 Guns (2013) Director
- Áramótaskaup: 2013 (2013)
- Contraband (2012) Producer
- Contraband (2012) Director
- The Deep (2012) Screenplay
- The Deep (2012) Director
- The Deep (2012) Producer
- Inhale (2010) Director
- Summerland (2010) Producer
- White Night Wedding (2008) Director
- White Night Wedding (2008) Screenplay
- White Night Wedding (2008) Producer
- Reykjavik-Rotterdam (2008) as Kristófer
- Reykjavik-Rotterdam (2008) Producer
- Jar City (2006) Director
- Jar City (2006) Screenplay
- Jar City (2006) Producer
- Simply - A True Story (2006) Director
- A Little Trip to Heaven (2005) Director
- A Little Trip to Heaven (2005) Screenplay
- A Little Trip to Heaven (2005) Producer
- A Little Trip to Heaven (2005) Original Story
- Stormy Weather (2003) as Einar
- Stormy Weather (2003) Producer
- No Such Thing (2002) as Dr. Artaud
- The Sea (2002) Director
- The Sea (2002) Writer
- The Sea (2002) Producer
- Investigation Into the Invisible World (2002)
- Me and Morrison (2001) as Askildsen
- Regína (2001) as Ívar
- 101 Reykjavik (2000) as Þröstur
- 101 Reykjavik (2000) Director
- 101 Reykjavik (2000) Screenplay
- Angels of the Universe (2000) as Óli
- The Split (1999) as Friðrik
- Pop in Reykjavik (1998) Producer
- Go LazyTown (1996) Writers' Assistant
- Go LazyTown (1996) Director
- Dream Hunters (1996) as Gunnar
- Devil's Island (1996) as Baddi
- Draumur um draum (1996)
- Agnes (1995) as Natan
- A Fairy Tale of Our Time (1992)
- Wallpaper: An Erotic Love Story (1992)
- Broken Glass (1988)
- The Big Fix Director
- The Big Fix Producer
- Dark Ocean as Hákon
- I Am Victor Producer
- I Am Victor Director
- Cascade Director
- Six Clean Kills Director
- Six Clean Kills Producer
- Jar City Producer
- On the Job Writer
- On the Job Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Baltasar Kormákur best known for?
Baltasar Kormákur is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Apex (2026), Apex (2026), Beast (2022), Beast (2022).
When and where was Baltasar Kormákur born?
Baltasar Kormákur was born on February 27, 1966 in Reykjavik, Iceland.
How many credits does Baltasar Kormákur have?
Baltasar Kormákur has accumulated over 84 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2026.
What is Baltasar Kormákur's background in cinema and television?
Baltasar Kormákur Baltasarsson is an Icelandic actor, film producer, and director of theatre, film, and television. Born on February 27, 1966, in Reykjavik, Iceland, he graduated as an actor from the National Academy of Fine Arts in 1990. Throughout his career, he has worked across various mediums, including stage and ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- No Such Thing (2002) as Dr. Artaud — aged about 36
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