Helgi Skúlason

Helgi Skúlason (4 September 1933 – 25 September 1996) was an Icelandic actor and stage director.

Early life and education Helgi was born in Keflavík and attended the district school at Laugarvatn; he trained as an actor at the National Theatre of Iceland school, finishing in 1954.

Career He began his career with the National Theatre. In 1959 he joined the Reykjavík Theatre Company, remaining with that company until 1976 as an actor and director and serving terms as its president and on its board, until he rejoined the National Theatre in 1976. He also directed a number of productions for the RÚV Playhouse.

He later played major roles in the Icelandic films When the Raven Flies (as Þórður) and its sequels In the Shadow of the Raven (for which he and Tinna Gunnlaugsdóttir were nominated for European Film Awards ) and The White Viking and the 1987 Norwegian film Pathfinder.

Private life Helgi was married to Helga Bachmann, also an actor. They had two sons, Helga Vala Helgadóttir was a member of the Althing.

Selected filmography 1984 - When the Raven Flies 1987 - Pathfinder 1988 - In the Shadow of the Raven 1991 - The White Viking 1992 - As in Heaven 1997 - A Legend to Ride aka 13th Rider / Pony Track (youth series)