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Þórhildur Þorleifsdóttir

b. 1945

Icelandic actor-politician

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About Þórhildur Þorleifsdóttir

Born 1945. Þórhildur Þorleifsdóttir is an Icelandic actor, politician, dancer, choreographer and film director.

Þórhildur Þorleifsdóttir (born 25 March 1945) is an Icelandic theater, opera, film and television director, actress, dancer, choreographer and politician. She was the artistic director of the Reykjavík City Theatre from 1996 to 2000. She was a member of from 1987 to 1991, representing The Women's List.

Personal life Þórhildur was born in Ísafjörður. She is married to Icelandic actor Arnar Jónsson. Their daughter is the Icelandic actress Sólveig Arnarsdóttir.

Þórhildur is the older sister of actor Eggert Þorleifsson.

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Important facts

Born
25 March 1945, Ísafjörður
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Actor, politician, dancer, choreographer, film director
Nationality
Iceland
Positions held
Member of the Althing, Substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
Also known as
Thórhildur Thorleifsdóttir, Thorhildur Thorleifsdottir

Family & relationships

Spouse
Arnar Jónsson (actor)

People in Þórhildur Þorleifsdóttir's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Personal
Personal
b. 1963
Computer scientist
 Portrait of Arnar Jónsson
Arnar Jónsson
b. 1983
Basketball player
 Portrait of Sólveig Arnarsdóttir
Sólveig Arnarsdóttir
b. 1973
Actor
 Portrait of Eggert Þorleifsson
Eggert Þorleifsson
b. 1952
Actor

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Þórhildur Þorleifsdóttir's

Portrait of Albert W. Tucker
Albert W. Tucker
1905 – 1995
Mathematician
 Portrait of Arne Beurling
Arne Beurling
1905 – 1986
Mathematician
 Portrait of Felix Bloch
Felix Bloch
1905 – 1983
Physicist
 Portrait of Ulf von Euler
Ulf von Euler
1905 – 1983
Pharmacologist
 Portrait of Albert B. Sabin
Albert B. Sabin
1906 – 1993
Virologist
 Portrait of Hans Bethe
Hans Bethe
1906 – 2005
Physicist

Frequently asked questions

Who is Þórhildur Þorleifsdóttir?

Icelandic actor-politician

When was Þórhildur Þorleifsdóttir born?

Þórhildur Þorleifsdóttir was born on 25 March 1945 in Ísafjörður.

What is Þórhildur Þorleifsdóttir's occupation?

Þórhildur Þorleifsdóttir is an actor, politician, dancer, choreographer and film director.

What nationality is Þórhildur Þorleifsdóttir?

Þórhildur Þorleifsdóttir is Icelandic.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Þórhildur Þorleifsdóttir

· Wikidata: Q335850

· DBpedia: Þórhildur Þorleifsdóttir

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