Gisli Orn Gardarsson

OVERVIEW

Gísli Örn Gardarsson graduated from the Icelandic Academy of Arts in 2001.

Gísli Örn was awarded the European Shooting Star award at the Berlinale in 2007 for his role in the feature film 'CHILDREN' and The Icelandic Order of the Falcon in 2010 for his contribution to the arts in Iceland.

Gísli's credits include: 'RAGNAROK' (Netflix), 'PRINCE OF PERSIA' (directed by Mike Newell), 'THE OATH' (directed by Baltasar Kormakur) and 'BEOWULF: RETURN OF THE SHIELDLANDS' (ITV).

CHARACTERISTICS

Height: 6' 4 (193cm)
Playing Age: 31 - 45
Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Hair Length: Mid Length
Appearance: WhiteEastern European

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AWARDS

BERLINALE EUROPEAN SHOOTING STAR AWARD (2007) - 'CHILDREN'

THE ICELANDIC ORDER OF THE FALCON AWARD (2010) - for Contribution to the Arts in Iceland

CREDITS

Film

Production - Year - Role - Production Company - Director

TERRA INFIRMA, 2016, Mike, Greenwomb Productions, Max Mannix
GRAVE AND BONES, 2014, Sigurdur, OgFilms, Anton Sigurdsson
OFEIGUR GENGUR AFTUR, 2012, Ingi, Isfilm, Agust Gudmundsson
CITY STATE, 2011, Joi, Poppoli Pictures, Olaf de Fleur Johannesson
UNDERCURRENT, 2010, Benni, Zik Zak and Vesturport, Arni Olafur Asgeirsson
JITTERS, 2010, Haraldur, Icelandic Filmcompany, Baldvin Zophoníasson
PRINCE OF PERSIA, 2010, Lead Hassansin, Disney, Mike Newell
BEOWULF AND GRENDEL, 2009, Eric, , Sturla Gunnarsson
CHILDREN (BORN), 2006, Gardar, Vesturport Films, Ragnar Bragason
PARENTS, 2006, Gardar, The Ensemble Ltd, Ragnar Bragason
DRAMA RAMA, Feature Film, Darri, Zik Zak Filmworks, Ragnar Bragason

Television

Production - Year - Role - Production Company - Director

BEOWULF, 2015, Breca, LEAD, ITV, Various
PRESSA 2, 2010, Krummi, Stod 2 / Saga Film, Oskar Jonasson
MANNAVEIDAR, 2008, Main, Ruv, Björn Br. Björnsson

Theatre

Production - Year - Role - Production Company - Director

DON JOHN, Don John, RSC/Kneehigh, Emma Rice
A MATTER OF LIFE AND DEATH, The Conductor, National Theatre, Emma Rice
METAMORPHISIS, Gregor, Lyric, Hammersmith, David Farr/ Gisli Orn Gardarsson
NIGHTS AT THE CIRCUS, Jack Walser, Lyric, Hammersmith, Emma Rice
RAMBO 7, Julli Saeko, National Theatre, Iceland, Egill H. A. Palsson
BRIM (SURF), Benni, Vesturport & Artbox, Jon Atli Jonasson
ROMEO & JULIET, Romeo, Playhouse Theatre/Young Vic/ Reykjavik, Gisli Orn Gardarsson
BRIM (SURF), Benni, Vesturport & Artbox, Jon Atli Jonasson
MR MAN, Various, Vesturport & Artbox, Egill H. A. Palsson
PUNTILLA AND MATTI, Frorik, Reykjavik City Theatre, Guojon Pedersen
TITUS ANDRONICUS, Saturninus, Vesturport, Bjorn Hlynur Haraldson
LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE, Pedro, Reykjavik City Theatre, Hilmar Jonsson
BODORDIN, Vali, Reykjavik City Theatre, Vidar Eggerston
KRISTNIHALD UNDIR JOKLI, Umbi, Reykjavik City Theatre, Bergur Por

SKILLS

Dialects(*native)

American-Standard
Danish
East European
English-Standard
German
Icelandic*
Middle Eastern
Nordic*
Norwegian*
Russian
Scandinavian*
Swedish

Languages(*mother tongue)

Danish
English
German
Icelandic*
Norwegian
Russian
Swedish

Training

Icelandic Academy of the Arts - Acting

Music & Dance(*highly skilled)

Aerobics
Argentine Tango
Ballet*
Ballroom Dancing
Baritone
Bass-Baritone
Break Dancing*
Choreography*
Contemporary Dance*
Didgeridoo*
Greek Dancing
Guitar*
Guitar-Electric
Line Dancing
Old Time Dancing
Period Dancing
Rock 'n' Roll Dance
Singer-Songwriter
Tango*
Waltz

Sports(*highly skilled)

Athletics*
Climbing*
Cycling*
Fencing*
Gymnastics*
Horse-riding*
Karate
Shooting*
Sword Fighting*
Trampoline*

Other Skills

Acrobatics
Aerial Work
Alexander Technique
Artistic Director
Bullwhip
Choreographer (professional)
Circus Aerial Work
Computer Literate
Devil Stick
Devising
Director
Fire Breathing
Fire Eater
Improvisation
Narration
Photography
Poker
Producer (professional)
Scriptwriter (professional)
Stilt Walking
Tightrope
Translating
Translator
Trapeze
Writer