Egill Ólafsson
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 9, 1953 in Reykjavík, Island
- Active Years
- 1978–2024 (47 Years)
- Total Credits
- 34 credits in database
Biography
Egill Ólafsson is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, actor, and composer. Born in Reykjavík, Iceland, on February 9, 1953, he is recognized internationally and in Iceland as a freelance artist working across pop, jazz, and classical music. In addition to his work as a performer and musician, he has been noted as a legal and copyright expert and studied guitar and piano in his youth, participating in a boys brass band directed by Karl Otto Runólfsson. He is married to actress Tinna Gunnlaugsdóttir, and the couple has three children. As an actor, singer, writer, and composer, his known screen credits include films such as When the Raven Flies, The White Viking, Touch, Legends of Valhalla: Thor, On Top, In the Shadow of the Raven, Ahead of Time, and Magnús.
Career overview
Egill Ólafsson is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, actor, and composer. Born on February 9, 1953, in Reykjavík, Iceland, he is recognized as a versatile freelance artist known to both Icelandic and international audiences. His creative work spans acting, singing, and composing across pop, jazz, and classical music. In addition to his artistic pursuits, he is noted as a legal and copyright expert.
Throughout his career, Egill Ólafsson has been involved in numerous film and television productions in various capacities, including acting and contributing original music. Some of his known work includes the films Touch, released in 2024, The White Viking from 1991, and When the Raven Flies, released in 1984. Other titles associated with his career include Legends of Valhalla: Thor, On Top, In the Shadow of the Raven, Ahead of Time, and Magnús.
In his personal life, Egill Ólafsson is married to actress Tinna Gunnlaugsdóttir, and the couple has three children. His early musical background included studying the guitar and piano and participating in a boys brass band directed by Karl Otto Runólfsson.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
34 titles- Touch (2024) as Kristófer
- Áramótaskaup: 2015 (2015)
- Legends of Valhalla: Thor (2011)
- The Magic Wardrobe (2011) as Jói
- The Big Rescue (2009) as Scientist
- Ahead of Time (2004) as Stinni
- Ahead of Time (2004) Writer
- Dramarama (2001) as Helgi
- Crossroads (2001)
- Angels of the Universe (2000) as Lúðvík
- The Honour of the House (1999) as Björn
- Wildside (1998) as Stefán
- Les Misérables: 10th Anniversary Concert at the Royal Albert Hall (1995) as Jean Valjean (Iceland)
- Agnes (1995) as Sýslumaður
- The Viking Sagas (1995) as Hrut
- Privacy (1995) as Pétur
- The Men's Choir (1992) as Gunnar
- Children of Nature (1991) as Lögregluþjónn
- The White Viking (1991) as Olaf Tryggvason
- Rust (1990) as Pétur
- Pretty Angels (1990)
- Magnús (1989) as Magnús
- Under the Glacier (1989) as Saknússemm II
- In the Shadow of the Raven (1988) as Hjoerleifur
- Cool Jazz and Coconuts (1985) as Oddur
- Cool Jazz and Coconuts (1985) Writer
- When the Raven Flies (1984) as Thord's Brother
- On Top (1982) as Kristinn "Stuð" Styrkársson Proppé
- Inter Nos (1982) Original Music Composer
- The Twins (1981) as Pabbi
- The Twins (1981) Music
- The Silvermoon (1978)
- The Silvermoon (1978) Music
- Hinn Íslenski Þursaflokkur as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Egill Ólafsson best known for?
Egill Ólafsson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Touch (2024), More Tales of the City (1998), Kees & Co (1997), My Babysitter's a Vampire (2011).
When and where was Egill Ólafsson born?
Egill Ólafsson was born on February 9, 1953 in Reykjavík, Island.
How many credits does Egill Ólafsson have?
Egill Ólafsson has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2024.
What is Egill Ólafsson's background in cinema and television?
Egill Ólafsson is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, actor, and composer. Born in Reykjavík, Iceland, on February 9, 1953, he is recognized internationally and in Iceland as a freelance artist working across pop, jazz, and classical music. In addition to his work as a performer and musician, he has been noted as a legal ...
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