Gisli Orn Gardarsson
OVERVIEW
Gísli Örn Garðarsson is an award-winning Icelandic actor, writer, director, and producer, and a founding member of the acclaimed Vesturport Theatre. Known for his innovative storytelling, he has directed, written, and performed in celebrated theatre productions worldwide, earning honors such as the European Theatre Award, a Berlinale Shooting Star, and five Edda Awards.
In film and TV, Gísli has appeared in productions like Prince of Persia, The Oath, Against the Ice, Greenland 2, and Netflix’s Ragnarok. His directorial debut, Blackport (Verbúðin), won the Grand Prix at Series Mania and other major awards, solidifying his status as a leading creative voice.
With a career spanning stage, screen, and international acclaim, Gísli remains a pioneering figure in the Icelandic arts
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
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