Björn Hlynur Haraldsson
Biography
Björn Hlynur Haraldsson is an actor, writer, and male performer born on December 8, 1974, in Reykjavík, Iceland. He graduated from the Icelandic Arts Academy in 2001. In the same year, he co-founded the theatre company Vesturport. He is known for his acting work across television and film, including a starring role in the spring of 2015 in the psychological thriller television series Fortitude. His credited works and appearances also include productions such as V pasti, The Borgias, and Přístav.
Career overview
Björn Hlynur Haraldsson is an actor, writer, and male performer born in Reykjavík, Iceland, on December 8, 1974. He graduated from the Icelandic Arts Academy in 2001. That same year, he co-founded the theatre company Vesturport.
Throughout his career, he has accumulated known credits in television and film. In the spring of 2015, he starred in the psychological thriller television series Fortitude. His film and television work also includes appearances in the projects V pasti, The Borgias, and Přístav.
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Full Filmography
47 titles- Vigdis (2025) as Magnus Magnusson
- The Mountain (2025) as Atli
- The Darkness (2024) as Magnús
- My Promised Land (2023)
- Northern Comfort (2023) as Dries
- Woman at Sea (2023) as Jude
- Wild Game (2023) as Þorsteinn
- Cop Secret (2022) as Rikki Ferrari
- Blackport (2021) as Grímur
- Blackport (2021) Director
- Blackport (2021) Writer
- Blackport (2021) Producer
- Blackport (2021) Creator
- Lamb (2021) as Pétur
- Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020) as Policeman - Arnar
- The Witcher (2019) as Eist
- Exit (2019) as Pierce
- Agnes Joy (2019) as Hreinn
- Alien: Covenant - Prologue: Phobos (2017) as Phobos (voice)
- Trapped (2015) as Trausti
- Trapped (2015) as Trausti Einarsson
- Fortitude (2015) as Officer Eric Odegard
- The Homecoming (2015) Director
- The Homecoming (2015) Screenplay
- The Lava Field (2014) as Helgi Marvin
- Graves & Bones (2014) as Gunnar
- Sacrifice (2012) as Oli
- Sacrifice (2012) Script Consultant
- The Borgias (2011) as Gian Paolo Baglioni
- The Borgias (2011) as Gian Polo Baglioni
- Korríró (2011) Director
- Korríró (2011) Writer
- Polite People (2011) as Arnar
- City State (2011) as Ingólfur
- King's Road (2010) as Önni
- Undercurrent (2010) as Logi
- Undercurrent (2010) Writer
- The Cliff (2009) as Helgi Marvinsson
- December (2009) as Raggi
- Country Wedding (2008) as Barði
- Jar City (2006) as Sigurður Óli
- Eleven Men Out (2005) as Ottar Thor
- A Dark Spring (2001)
- Woyzeck as Drum Major
- Make a wish, BENÓNÝ!
- Kill the Poet as Ragnar i Smara
- Klara Director
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What movies or TV shows is Björn Hlynur Haraldsson best known for?
Björn Hlynur Haraldsson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cop Secret (2022), Lamb (2021), Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020), The Witcher (2019).
When and where was Björn Hlynur Haraldsson born?
Björn Hlynur Haraldsson was born on December 8, 1974 in Reykjavík - Iceland.
How many credits does Björn Hlynur Haraldsson have?
Björn Hlynur Haraldsson has accumulated over 47 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2001 to 2025.
What is Björn Hlynur Haraldsson's background in cinema and television?
Björn Hlynur Haraldsson is an actor, writer, and male performer born on December 8, 1974, in Reykjavík, Iceland. He graduated from the Icelandic Arts Academy in 2001. In the same year, he co-founded the theatre company Vesturport. He is known for his acting work across television and film, including a starring role in ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Witcher (2019) as Eist — aged about 44
- The Borgias (2011) as Gian Paolo Baglioni — aged about 36
- The Borgias (2011) as Gian Polo Baglioni — aged about 36
- Trapped (2015) as Trausti — aged about 40
- Trapped (2015) as Trausti Einarsson — aged about 40
- Fortitude (2015) as Officer Eric Odegard — aged about 40
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