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Hera Hilmar

Acting Born Dec 27, 1988 Reykjavík, Iceland 33 credits

Biography

Hera Hilmar is an Icelandic actress born on December 27, 1988, in Reykjavík, Iceland. She has acted in various roles, including Vanessa in the television series Da Vinci's Demons, Eik in the Icelandic film Life in a Fishbowl, and the lead actress in the 2018 film Mortal Engines. Hilmar has a total of 33 known credits in her acting career. She is known professionally as Hera Hilmar and also goes by her birth name, Hera Hilmarsdóttir.

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Career

Career overview

Hera Hilmar is an Icelandic actress. Born in Reykjavík, Iceland, she began her acting career with notable roles in various productions. In television, she played the character Vanessa in the series Da Vinci's Demons. In film, she appeared in the Icelandic production Life in a Fishbowl, where she portrayed the character Eik.

Hera Hilmar's career has also included work in international productions. In 2018, she took on the lead role in the film Mortal Engines. This film marked a significant milestone in her acting career, showcasing her versatility and range as an actress.

Throughout her career, Hera Hilmar has demonstrated her ability to take on diverse roles in various mediums. With a strong presence in both Icelandic and international productions, she has established herself as a talented and accomplished actress. Her extensive body of work includes 33 credits, spanning multiple genres and formats.

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Known for

Film

Turbulence

as Emmy

See

as Maghra
Film

Mortal Engines

as Hester Shaw

The Romanoffs

as Ondine

Da Vinci's Demons

as Vanessa Moschella
Film

The Fifth Estate

as Wikileaks Staffer #2
Film

Anna Karenina

as Varya

Frequent co-stars

Jason Momoa 1 shared title
Sylvia Hoeks 1 shared title
Christian Camargo 1 shared title
Archie Madekwe 1 shared title
Nesta Cooper 1 shared title
Eden Epstein 1 shared title
Olivia Cheng 1 shared title
Tom Mison 1 shared title
Alfre Woodard 1 shared title
Martin Roach 1 shared title

Career timeline

TurbulenceReykjavík FusionHangashore
House for Sale
Driving MumA Letter from Helga
The WishThe Last Dance
SeeInterdependence
Mortal EnginesThe RomanoffsThe Ashram
The Ottoman LieutenantAn Ordinary Man
Harley and the DavidsonsAlleycatsThe Oath
Get SantaLife in a Fishbowl
Da Vinci's DemonsThe Fifth EstateWe Are the Freaks
Anna KareninaWorld Without EndLeaving
Undercurrent
The Cliff
Two Birds
The Quiet Storm
An Ordinary Day
No Trace
Tears of Stone

Full filmography

  • Turbulence (2025) as Emmy
  • Reykjavík Fusion (2025) as Marý
  • Hangashore (2025) as Vera
  • House for Sale (2024) as Sæunn
  • Driving Mum (2022) as Kona á strönd / Leikari 4
  • A Letter from Helga (2022) as Helga
  • The Wish (2020) as Halla
  • The Last Dance (2020)
  • See (2019) as Maghra
  • Interdependence (2019) as The Woman (segment "Last Dance")
  • Mortal Engines (2018) as Hester Shaw
  • The Romanoffs (2018) as Ondine
  • The Ashram (2018) as Sophie
  • The Ottoman Lieutenant (2017) as Lillie Rowe
  • An Ordinary Man (2017) as Tanja
  • Harley and the Davidsons (2016) as Emma
  • Alleycats (2016) as Trix
  • The Oath (2016) as Anna
  • Get Santa (2014) as WPC Boyle
  • Life in a Fishbowl (2014) as Eik
  • Da Vinci's Demons (2013) as Vanessa Moschella
  • The Fifth Estate (2013) as Wikileaks Staffer #2
  • We Are the Freaks (2013) as Iona
  • Anna Karenina (2012) as Varya
  • World Without End (2012) as Margery
  • Leaving (2012) as Paulina
  • Undercurrent (2010)
  • The Cliff (2009) as Una
  • Two Birds (2008) as Lára
  • The Quiet Storm (2007)
  • An Ordinary Day (2006)
  • No Trace (1998) as Barn
  • Tears of Stone (1995)