Valdimar Jóhannsson
Biography
Valdimar Johannsson was born in northern Iceland in 1978. Known as a director, he directed his first professional short film, Pjakkur, in 2003 and is known for the 2021 film Lamb. Throughout his career, he has worked in various filmmaking positions starting in 1999, taking on roles such as grip, lighting technician, cinematographer, and effects technician. His work on film projects includes Rogue One, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, LazyTown, Batman Begins, Circus Maximus, and Ada.
Career overview
Valdimar Jóhannsson was born in 1978 in northern Iceland. He is known as a director and has also worked in various other filmmaking roles, including as a grip, lighting technician, cinematographer, and effects technician. His crew credits include projects such as Rogue One, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, and LazyTown. He has worked in film positions since 1999 and directed his first professional short film, Pjakkur, in 2003. He is also known for directing the 2021 film Lamb. Other film projects associated with his career include Batman Begins, Circus Maximus, and Ada.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
17 titles- Snake Killer (2026) as Nonni Blettur
- DuEls (2024) Original Music Composer
- Circus Maximus (2023) Director
- Out of the Darkness (2022) Stunts
- Lamb (2021) Director
- Lamb (2021) Writer
- Union of the North (2017) as The Groom
- Union of the North (2017) Director
- Union of the North (2017) Music
- Dawn (2012) Writer
- Dawn (2012) Director
- Dolor (2008) Director
- Batman Begins (2005) Set Dresser
- Punk in Iceland (2004) Director of Photography
- Gudbergur Bergsson - Writer with a Camera (2004) Camera Operator
- Full House (2003) Gaffer
- Ikingut (2000) Stunts
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Valdimar Jóhannsson best known for?
Valdimar Jóhannsson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Snake Killer (2026), Lamb (2021), Lamb (2021), Batman Begins (2005).
When and where was Valdimar Jóhannsson born?
Valdimar Jóhannsson was born on January 1, 1978 in Iceland.
How many credits does Valdimar Jóhannsson have?
Valdimar Jóhannsson has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2000 to 2026.
What is Valdimar Jóhannsson's background in cinema and television?
Valdimar Johannsson was born in northern Iceland in 1978. Known as a director, he directed his first professional short film, Pjakkur, in 2003 and is known for the 2021 film Lamb. Throughout his career, he has worked in various filmmaking positions starting in 1999, taking on roles such as grip, lighting technician, ci...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Snake Killer (2026) as Nonni Blettur — aged about 48
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