Background
Ólafsson was born in Connecticut, United States of America. His parents returned to Iceland when he was four years old.
Ólafsson was born in Connecticut, United States of America. His parents returned to Iceland when he was four years old.
Ólafsson graduated from The Icelandic Drama School in 1998.
He is known for Children, Extra Large and Trapped. Early Since graduating from drama school Ólafsson has been involved in numerous productions with the National Theatre of Iceland and City Theatre of Reykjavik. He has also worked with many independent theatre groups and is one of the founders of Vesturport Theatre in Reykjavik.
Edda Award for Best Supporting Actor or Actress for Children (2006, nominated) Edda Award for Best Screenplay for Children (2006, won – group award) Nordic Council Film Prize for Children (2007, nominated – group nomination) Edda Award for Best Film for Parents (2007, won – group nomination) Edda Award for Best Supporting Actor or Actress for Fangavaktin (2010, nominated) Edda Award for Best Screenplay for Undercurrent (2011, nominated – group nomination) Edda Award for Best Actor for Stormland (2011, won) Edda Award for Best Actor for The Deep (2013, won) Best Actor for Extra Large at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (2013, won) Edda Award for Best Actor for Extra Large (2014, nominated).
