Bragi Ólafsson is an Icelandic actor best known for his roles in the television series Svartskáli and The Valhalla Murders. He is also known for his work in the films Jar City and Reykjavík Rotterdam.
Ólafsson was born in Reykjavík, Iceland, in 1978. He grew up in a small town outside of Reykjavík, and was exposed to the performing arts from a young age. His father was an actor and his mother was a theater director, and he was often involved in theater productions from an early age.
Ólafsson studied acting at the Icelandic Academy of Arts and graduated in 2003. After graduation he began working in theater, appearing in productions such as Dead Man Walking, which was presented at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. He also appeared in productions in other parts of the world, including the United States and England.
In 2006, Ólafsson made his film debut in the Icelandic drama Jar City. The film was a critical and commercial success, and Ólafsson received much praise for his performance. He went on to appear in a number of other films, including Reykjavík Rotterdam, which was selected as Iceland's entry for the Academy Awards.
In 2011, Ólafsson made his television debut in the Icelandic series Svartskáli. He played the leading role of Árni, a man who is released from prison after serving a sentence for manslaughter. The series was critically acclaimed and was nominated for several awards, including the Nordic Council TV Prize.
In 2020, Ólafsson starred in the Netflix series The Valhalla Murders. He played the role of Gunnar, a former police officer who is determined to find out who is responsible for a series of murders. The series was well-received by critics and viewers alike, and Ólafsson was praised for his performance.
Bragi Ólafsson is one of Iceland's leading actors, and has appeared in a number of critically acclaimed films and television shows. He is known for his versatility and range, and has established himself as one of the most talented actors in Iceland.
