Sigrún Edda Björnsdóttir


Sigrún Edda Björnsdóttir is an Icelandic actress and author.

Early life

Sigrún was born in Reykjavik, Iceland to parents Guðrún Ásmundsdóttir, actress and Björn Björnsson, flight mechanic. Her half-brother through her mother is the performance artist Ragnar Kjartansson.

Career

Sigrún graduated from the Icelandic Theater School in 1981. She has played in numerous productions for the National Theater of Iceland as well as other theaters. She has played roles including Pippi Longstocking to Ophelia in Hamlet.

Personal life

Sigrún has two children and is married to set designer Axel Hallkell Jóhannesson.
In 2001 Sigrún released her first book. The book is about a young troll girl Bóla and her friend Hnútur on their adventures from their home in Þingvellir to a 17 June celebration in Reykjavik. Bóla is a character Sigrún created and played for children's television in 1990.

Filmography