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Hera Hilmar was born on December 27, 1988 in Reykjavík, Iceland and is credited as an actor. As of 2026, Hera Hilmar is 37 years old. Listed accolades include Edda Award for Best Leading Actor or Actress (2015, 2017).
My Take
Hera Hilmar carries the kind of grounded presence I find compelling in Nordic actors. Working since 1995 as a child performer, she has the rare depth that comes from growing up on set, and her two Edda Awards confirm she was no mere local curiosity. What interests me is the trajectory: from a small island film scene to international projects, carrying that distinctly Icelandic composure with her. I respect performers who build slowly and earn recognition at home before chasing wider fame. Hilmar feels like a substance-first talent, and those are exactly the careers I most enjoy following over time.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Hera Hilmar
- Name (Japanese)
- ヘラ・ヒルマー
- Reading
- へら・ひるまー
- Born
- December 27, 1988 (age 37)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dragon
- Origin
- Reykjavík, Iceland
- Occupation
- actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2015 Edda Award for Best Leading Actor or Actress
- 2017 Edda Award for Best Leading Actor or Actress
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Hera Hilmar born?
Born December 27, 1988 (age 37).
Where is Hera Hilmar from?
Hera Hilmar is from Reykjavík, Iceland.
What does Hera Hilmar do?
Hera Hilmar works as actor.