Þráinn Bertelsson

Directing Born Nov 30, 1944 Iceland 23 credits

Biography

Þráinn Bertelsson works in directing. Born November 30, 1944 in Iceland. Archytele tracks 23 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Eggert Þorleifsson 1 shared title

Karl Ágúst Úlfsson 1 shared title

Sigurður Sigurjónsson 1 shared title

Marentza Poulsen 1 shared title

Guðmundur Ingi Kristjánsson 1 shared title

Jón Ormar Ormsson 1 shared title

Þorvarður Helgason 1 shared title

Teitur Minh Phuoc Du 1 shared title

Sveinbjörn Benteinsson 1 shared title

Elva Sigtryggsdóttir 1 shared title

Career timeline

2026

Stjörnubíó

2013

2010

The Messenger

1995

Privacy · Director

1994

Sail Boats of Heaven · WriterSail Boats of Heaven · ProducerSail Boats of Heaven · DirectorSail Boats of Heaven · Creator

1989

MagnúsMagnús · DirectorMagnús · Writer

1985

Deep WinterDeep Winter · WriterDeep Winter · DirectorA Policeman's Life · DirectorA Policeman's Life · Writer

1984

Pastoral LifePastoral Life · DirectorPastoral Life · Writer

1983

New Life · DirectorNew Life · Writer

1981

The Twins · DirectorThe Twins · Writer

Full Filmography

23 titles

Stjörnubíó (2026)
XL (2013) as Himself
The Messenger (2010) as Ráðherra
Privacy (1995) Director
Sail Boats of Heaven (1994) Writer
Sail Boats of Heaven (1994) Producer
Sail Boats of Heaven (1994) Director
Sail Boats of Heaven (1994) Creator
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Magnús (1989) as Patient
Magnús (1989) Director
Magnús (1989) Writer
Deep Winter (1985) as Blaðamaður
Deep Winter (1985) Writer
Deep Winter (1985) Director
A Policeman's Life (1985) Director
A Policeman's Life (1985) Writer
Pastoral Life (1984) as Verslunarstjóri
Pastoral Life (1984) Director
Pastoral Life (1984) Writer
New Life (1983) Director
New Life (1983) Writer
The Twins (1981) Director
The Twins (1981) Writer

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Þráinn Bertelsson best known for?

Þráinn Bertelsson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Magnús (1989), Magnús (1989), Magnús (1989), A Policeman's Life (1985).

When and where was Þráinn Bertelsson born?

Þráinn Bertelsson was born on November 30, 1944 in Iceland.

How many credits does Þráinn Bertelsson have?

Þráinn Bertelsson has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1981 to 2026.

What is Þráinn Bertelsson's background in cinema and television?

Þráinn Bertelsson (born 30 November 1944) is an Icelandic film director, writer, politician, journalist and newspaper editor. He moved into politics in the wake of the financial crisis in 2008, and was elected a member of the Althing in 2009, initially for the Citizens' Movement. He later left the party to become an in...