About Gunnar Eyjólfsson
Lived 1926 – 2016 (aged 90). Gunnar Eyjólfsson was an Icelandic actor.
Gunnar Eyjólfsson (24 February 1926 – 21 November 2016) was an Icelandic actor.
Gunnar began his career with the Reykjavík Theatre Company in 1945. In 1961, he joined the National Theatre of Iceland; in 1963 he won the Silver Lamp Award for the best theatrical performance of the year for the title role in Pétur Gautur. He was also the first foreign recipient of the RADA Shakespeare Award.
Personal life Gunnar was born in Keflavík. He was the father of Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir.
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Who was Gunnar Eyjólfsson?
Icelandic actor
When was Gunnar Eyjólfsson born?
Gunnar Eyjólfsson was born on 24 February 1926 in Keflavík.
When did Gunnar Eyjólfsson die?
Gunnar Eyjólfsson died on 21 November 2016.
What was Gunnar Eyjólfsson's occupation?
Gunnar Eyjólfsson was an actor.
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Gunnar Eyjólfsson was Icelandic.
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