Sigrún Edda Björnsdóttir
| Sigrún Edda Björnsdóttir | |
|---|---|
| Born |
August 30, 1958 Reykjavik, Iceland |
| Nationality | Icelandic |
| Occupation | Actress, Author |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Known for | Trapped |
| Children | 2 |
Sigrún Edda Björnsdóttir (born 30 August 1958) is an Icelandic actress and author.
Early life
Björnsdóttir was born in Reykjavik, Iceland to parents Guðrún Ásmundsdóttir, actress and Björn Björnsson, flight mechanic.[1]
Career
Björnsdóttir graduated from the Icelandic Theater School in 1981. She has played in numerous productions for the National Theater of Iceland as well as other theaters. She has played roles including Pippi Longstocking to Ophelia in Hamlet.[2]
Personal life
Björnsdóttir has two children and is married to set designer Axel Hallkell Jóhannesson.[1]
In 2001 Björnsdóttir released her first book. The book is about a young troll girl Bóla and her friend Hnútur on their adventures from their home in Þingvellir to a 17 June (Iceland's Independence Day) celebration in Reykjavik. Bóla is a character Björnsdóttir created and played for children's television in 1990 and is still very much adored by Icelandic children and adults.[3]
Filmography
- Morðsaga (1977) as Frú B
- Óðal feðranna (1980) as Stelpa á útimóti
- Atómstöðin (1984) as Guðný Árland
- Fastir liðir eins og venjulega (TV-series) (1985) as Erla
- SSL-25 (Short) (1990)
- Einkalíf (1995) as Sísí, Alexanders mother
- Áramótaskaup 2001 (2001) various roles
- Réttur (TV-series) (2010) as Eva
- Svartur á leik (2012) as Sævar K's Mother
- Metalhead (2013) as Anna
- Afinn (2014) as Erla
- Ófærð (TV-series) (2015-2016) as Kolbrún
External links
References
- 1 2 "Tregafullur húmoristi". www.mbl.is. Retrieved 2016-03-02.
- ↑ "Borgarleikhúsið - Staff".
- ↑ Kr. Einarsdóttir, Helga (2001-11-28). "Beautyful, funny and educational troll children". Retrieved 2016-03-02 – via www.mbl.is.