Ólafur Darri Ólafsson facts for kids
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Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
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Ólafur in 2019
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| Born | 3 March 1973 Connecticut, U.S.
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| Years active | 1998–present |
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| Partner(s) | Lovísa Ósk Gunnarsdóttir |
| Children | 2 |
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson (born on March 3, 1973) is an actor, screenwriter, and producer from both Iceland and the United States. He is well-known for his roles in movies like Children, The Deep, and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
He has also starred in popular TV shows such as Trapped and Severance. Besides acting, Ólafur has lent his voice to characters in animated films like Ice Age and Kung Fu Panda in Icelandic.
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Early Life and School
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson was born in Connecticut, USA, on March 3, 1973. His parents were from Iceland. His mother was a nurse, and his father was studying medicine. Because he was born in the US, Ólafur has citizenship in both Iceland and America.
When he was about four years old, he moved back to Iceland with his family. He grew up in Reykjavík and went to Reykjavík Junior College. Ólafur has shared that he found it hard to adjust to living in Iceland at first. He even cried when he was told to play outside.
He also found it difficult to become independent as a child. His mother took a job as a nurse at his school to help him feel comfortable attending. Ólafur finished his studies at the Icelandic Drama School in 1998.
Acting Career
After finishing drama school, Ólafur worked in many plays. He performed with the National Theatre of Iceland and the Reykjavík City Theatre. He also joined different independent theatre groups. He even helped start a theatre company called Vesturport in Reykjavík.
Ólafur is very famous around the world for his role as Andri. Andri is the chief of police in Seyðisfjörður in the TV series Trapped. The show's creator, Baltasar Kormákur, chose Ólafur because he was not like a typical main actor. Ólafur said he based the character of Andri on his own father. Critics have praised his acting in the series.
In 2016, Ólafur appeared in a music video for the song "Winter Sound" by the band Of Monsters and Men. In 2019, he was cast as Bing Partridge in the AMC series NOS4A2.
He has also done voice work for many animated movies in Icelandic. These include Ice Age, Lilo & Stitch, Brother Bear, and Kung Fu Panda.
Personal Life
Ólafur is in a relationship with Lovísa Ósk Gunnarsdóttir, who is an Icelandic dancer. They have two daughters together, born in 2010 and 2014.
Ólafur is known for being a private person. He has mentioned that he finds public attention difficult. He prefers to watch movies and cook for his friends at home.
Awards and Recognition
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson has won several awards for his acting and writing. He has received multiple Edda Awards, which are Iceland's main film and television awards.
- In 2006, he won an Edda Award for Screenplay of the Year for the film Children. He was also nominated for Actor of the Year for the same film.
- In 2007, he won an Edda Award for Best Film for Parents.
- In 2011, he won Actor of the Year at the Edda Awards for his role in Stormland.
- In 2013, he won Actor of the Year at the Edda Awards for The Deep. He also won the Best Actor Award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival for the film XL.
- In 2021, he won Actor of the Year at the Edda Awards for The Minister.
He has been nominated for other awards too, showing his talent and hard work in the film and television industry.
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Ólafur in 2019
See also
In Spanish: Ólafur Darri Ólafsson para niños
