Guðbjörg Edda Björgvinsdóttir[1] (born 13 September 1952), better known as Edda Björgvinsdóttir, is an Icelandic actress, comedian, writer, director and motivational speaker.[2] She is best known for playing the title role of the 1986 comedy classic Stella í orlofi, for playing various characters in the 1986 sitcomHeilsubælið í Gervahverfi, as well as for her work in the annual comedy special Áramótaskaupið, and for numerous other comedic roles in film, television and on stage.
Edda was born in Reykjavík, Iceland in 1952. When she was about two years old her family moved to the countryside, where her father was the headmaster of a boarding school for troubled boys.[3] She graduated from Menntaskólinn við Hamrahlíð in 1972. She studied Philosophy at the University of Iceland in 1973 and Roentgen Technology at the Polytechnic School of Reykjavík in 1974. She then studied drama for one year at the United Drama School (Leiklistarskóli Leikhúsanna) from 1974-1975 and furthered her studies at the Icelandic State Drama School and The Icelandic Academy of Arts in Reykjavík from which she graduated with distinction in 1978 with Bachelor of Arts degree in Performing Arts.[4] In 2013 Edda graduated with master's degree in cultural management from Bifröst University.[2][5]
CareerEdit
Shortly after graduation Edda made her debut at the National Theatre of Iceland in Reykjavík in Jökull Jakobssons's drama "The Shoemakers Son the Bakers Daughter" praised by critics and audiences alike as one of the most individual and versatile actresses of her generation. She soon turned out to be equally suited to broad comedy and serious drama, a talent which has furnished her with a career of deserved diversity as one of the most sought after talents in the business.[4]
During her rather short spell as a star player in serious dramas at the beginning of her career on stage and television, as well as being a featured leading lady in several epic motion pictures, she addressed audiences during evening performances in the theatre with a variety of classical and contemporary parts, throwing in matinées of family and children's shows, switching into her comedy gear after almost every evening performance, rushing to the nearest comedy club with her stand up routine. The demand for her services as a comedienne increased considerably during the first two years of her career, eventually turning her into a full-time leading force on the comedy circuit in Iceland.[4]
Personal lifeEdit
Edda was married to actor and comedian Gísli Rúnar Jónsson. They met in Drama school and got divorced in 2000. Although being divorced they were still best of friends until his death.[6] They had two sons actors Björgvin Franz Gíslason and Róbert Ólíver Gíslason.[7] Edda has two daughters from previous relationships named Eva Dögg and Margrét Ýrr.[5] In 2018, she was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Falcon.[8]
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This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification Please help by adding reliable sources Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately from the article and its talk page especially if potentially libelous Find sources Edda Bjorgvinsdottir news newspapers books scholar JSTOR March 2011 Learn how and when to remove this template message This is an Icelandic name The last name is patronymic not a family name this person is referred to by the given name Edda Gudbjorg Edda Bjorgvinsdottir 1 born 13 September 1952 better known as Edda Bjorgvinsdottir is an Icelandic actress comedian writer director and motivational speaker 2 She is best known for playing the title role of the 1986 comedy classic Stella i orlofi for playing various characters in the 1986 sitcom Heilsubaelid i Gervahverfi as well as for her work in the annual comedy special Aramotaskaupid and for numerous other comedic roles in film television and on stage Edda BjorgvinsdottirBorn 1952 09 13 13 September 1952 age 71 Reykjavik IcelandOccupationActressTelevisionHeilsubaelid i GervahverfiAramotaskaupidSpouseGisli Runar Jonsson divorced ChildrenBjorgvin Franz GislasonRobert oliver Gislason Contents 1 Early years and education 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 Selected filmography 5 References 6 External linksEarly years and education EditEdda was born in Reykjavik Iceland in 1952 When she was about two years old her family moved to the countryside where her father was the headmaster of a boarding school for troubled boys 3 She graduated from Menntaskolinn vid Hamrahlid in 1972 She studied Philosophy at the University of Iceland in 1973 and Roentgen Technology at the Polytechnic School of Reykjavik in 1974 She then studied drama for one year at the United Drama School Leiklistarskoli Leikhusanna from 1974 1975 and furthered her studies at the Icelandic State Drama School and The Icelandic Academy of Arts in Reykjavik from which she graduated with distinction in 1978 with Bachelor of Arts degree in Performing Arts 4 In 2013 Edda graduated with master s degree in cultural management from Bifrost University 2 5 Career EditShortly after graduation Edda made her debut at the National Theatre of Iceland in Reykjavik in Jokull Jakobssons s drama The Shoemakers Son the Bakers Daughter praised by critics and audiences alike as one of the most individual and versatile actresses of her generation She soon turned out to be equally suited to broad comedy and serious drama a talent which has furnished her with a career of deserved diversity as one of the most sought after talents in the business 4 During her rather short spell as a star player in serious dramas at the beginning of her career on stage and television as well as being a featured leading lady in several epic motion pictures she addressed audiences during evening performances in the theatre with a variety of classical and contemporary parts throwing in matinees of family and children s shows switching into her comedy gear after almost every evening performance rushing to the nearest comedy club with her stand up routine The demand for her services as a comedienne increased considerably during the first two years of her career eventually turning her into a full time leading force on the comedy circuit in Iceland 4 Personal life EditEdda was married to actor and comedian Gisli Runar Jonsson They met in Drama school and got divorced in 2000 Although being divorced they were still best of friends until his death 6 They had two sons actors Bjorgvin Franz Gislason and Robert oliver Gislason 7 Edda has two daughters from previous relationships named Eva Dogg and Margret Yrr 5 In 2018 she was awarded the Knight s Cross of the Order of the Falcon 8 Selected filmography EditWhen the Raven Flies 1984 Heilsubaelid i Gervahverfi 1986 Stella i orlofi 1986 Karlakorinn Hekla 1992 The Sacred Mound 1993 Dramarama 2001 Stella i frambodi 2002 Under the Tree 2017 Amma Hofi 2020 References Edit Hefur tvisvar verid tekin fyrir of haegan akstur Edda Bjorgvins leikkona i Yfirheyrslunni Hun is in Icelandic 2 October 2013 Retrieved 15 November 2016 a b Edda Bjorgvins THekkingarmidlun thekkingarmidlun is Retrieved 14 November 2016 Edda engum lik episode 1 of 4 RUV documentary broadcast on 12 November 2016 a b c CV English version www eddabjorgvins is Archived from the original on 15 November 2016 Retrieved 14 November 2016 a b 10 saeti Edda Bjorgvinsdottir Lydraedisvaktin xlvaktin is Archived from the original on 2 May 2013 Retrieved 14 November 2016 Edda Bjorgvins opnar sig Eg hef stundum meitt folk med grini Pressan is Retrieved 14 November 2016 Robert oliver grennti sig haetti ad drekka og flutti til Hollywood Eg er ofbodslega thakklatur fyrir lifid mitt i dag Pressan is Retrieved 14 November 2016 Falkaordan Forseti Islands in Icelandic Skrifstofa forseta Islands 17 June 2018 Archived from the original on 21 June 2018 Retrieved 20 June 2018 External links EditEdda Bjorgvinsdottir at IMDb Official English website Official Icelandic website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Edda Bjorgvinsdottir amp oldid 1180216830, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
