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Aníta Briem
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| Born | 29 May 1982 Reykjavík, Iceland
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| Alma mater | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (2004) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse(s) | Constantine Paraskevopoulos (ex) |
| Parent(s) | Gunnlaugur Briem Erna Þórarinsdóttir |
Aníta Briem is an actress from Iceland. She was born on May 29, 1982. You might know her from her roles as Queen Jane Seymour in the TV show The Tudors or as Hannah Ásgeirsson in the movie Journey to the Center of the Earth.
About Aníta Briem
Aníta Briem was born in Reykjavík, Iceland. Her father, Gunnlaugur Briem, is a drummer for the band Mezzoforte. Her mother, Erna Þórarinsdóttir, is a singer.
Aníta started acting at a young age, performing at the National Theatre of Iceland when she was just nine years old. When she was sixteen, she moved to England to study acting. In 2004, she graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. She even won an award for stage fighting! As a child, she learned hand-to-hand combat and how to use different weapons, like a broadsword.
Aníta's Acting Career
Aníta Briem has starred in several movies and TV shows. In 2008, she played the main female action hero, Hannah Ásgeirsson, in the movie Journey to the Center of the Earth. This movie was also filmed in 3D!
She also had important roles in films like Dylan Dog: Dead of Night (2011) and Elevator (2011).
On television, Aníta appeared in the second season of The Tudors. She played Jane Seymour, who was King Henry VIII's third queen. She was in four episodes of the show.
Movies and TV Shows
Aníta Briem has been in many interesting projects. Here's a list of some of her work:
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | The Nun | Eve | |
| 2006 | Köld slóð | Elín | Also known as Cold Trail |
| 2008 | Journey to the Center of the Earth | Hannah Ásgeirsson | Filmed in 3D |
| 2009 | Everything Will Happen Before You Die | Karen | |
| 2010 | The Storyteller | Nicole | |
| 2011 | Dylan Dog: Dead of Night | Elizabeth | |
| You, Me & the Circus | Bo | ||
| Queen of Hearts | Claire | Short Film | |
| Elevator | Celine Fouquet | ||
| 2012 | You, Me & The Circus | Bo | |
| 2015 | Queen of Hearts | Claire | |
| 2016 | Salt and Fire | Flight Attendant | |
| 2019 | The Drone | Corrine Coldwell | |
| 2021 | Quake | Saga | |
| 2022 | A Letter from Helga | ||
| 2023 | Wild Game |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | Doctors | Anneka Marsh | Episode: "Golden Girl" |
| 2005 | Doctor Who | Sally | Episode: "The Christmas Invasion" |
| 2006 | The Evidence | Emily Stevens | Appeared in several episodes |
| 2008 | The Tudors | Jane Seymour | Season Two, 4 episodes |
| Up Close with Carrie Keagan | Aníta Briem | ||
| 2020 | The Minister | Steinunn | |
| Venjulegt fólk | Lilja |
More About Aníta
- Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Profile
- References to Aníta Briem and her unusual surname
See also
In Spanish: Anita Briem para niños
