Elin Petersdottir

Career overview

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Name: Elín Petersdóttir (also Elín Helena Petersdóttir).
Identity: Icelandic-Finnish/American actor.
Bases: Reykjavik, Iceland and New York.
Education: Graduated from The Theater Academy at the University of Arts in Helsinki.
Professional Affiliations: SAG-AFTRA member (US), eligible to work in EU and Nordic countries, member of the Icelandic actor’s union, and member of the European Film Academy.
Known Roles/Works:
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020) - played 'Helka' (Oscar nominated feature film).
Devil's Bride
Home
Stars Above (2012)
Unna and Nuuk
Siblings
Natatorium
Apeiron (2013)
The Punishing (directed by Chris Sparling, wrapped end of 2025, worked with Cara Delevingne and John Boyega).
Puzzle Box (directed by Mikko Kodisoja, immersive feature film).
Other roles: Actor, Writer, Translator.
Birthday: June 1, 1972.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Elín Helena Petersdóttir is an Icelandic-Finnish/American actor based in Reykjavik, Iceland and New York. She graduated from The Theater Academy at the University of Arts in Helsinki and has worked mainly in Finland. Professionally, she is a member of the Icelandic actor’s union and the European Film Academy. She is also a SAG-AFTRA member in the United States and is eligible to work in the EU and the Nordic countries.
Paragraph 2: Notable Works and Career Highlights.
Petersdóttir is known for her role as Helka in the 2020 Oscar nominated feature film Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. Her other credits include work in Stars Above (2012), Apeiron (2013), Devil's Bride, Home, Unna and Nuuk, Siblings, and Natatorium. More recently, she wrapped on the immersive feature film Puzzle Box, which is the directorial debut of Mikko Kodisoja. At the end of 2025, she also wrapped on The Punishing, a feature film directed by Chris Sparling featuring Cara Delevingne and John Boyega.
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Elín Helena Petersdóttir is an Icelandic-Finnish/American actor based in Reykjavik, Iceland and New York. After graduating from The Theater Academy at the University of Arts in Helsinki, she has worked primarily in Finland. She is a member of the Icelandic actor’s union and the European Film Academy, and is a SAG-AFTRA member in the United States. She is also eligible to work in the EU and the Nordic countries.

Petersdóttir is recognized for her role as Helka in the 2020 Oscar nominated feature film Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. Her filmography includes credits such as Stars Above (2012), Apeiron (2013), Devil's Bride, Home, Unna and Nuuk, Siblings, and Natatorium. Her recent work includes the immersive feature film Puzzle Box, the directorial debut of Mikko Kodisoja. Additionally