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My Take
Olafur Darri Olafsson is one of those actors whose presence does the talking before he says a word. Born in Connecticut but rooted in Iceland, he won the Edda Award twice and built credibility in the moody Nordic film world before sliding effortlessly into Hollywood through The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Trapped, and Severance. What I admire is his range hidden inside a single imposing frame: he can be menacing or tender, often within the same scene. He is a craftsman, not a celebrity, and those are exactly the performers who quietly become indispensable to the projects they join.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
- Name (Japanese)
- オラフル・ダッリ・オラフソン
- Reading
- おらふる・だっり・おらふそん
- Born
- March 13, 1973 (age 53)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Ox
- Origin
- Connecticut, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film producer / screenwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2011 Edda Award for Best Leading Actor or Actress
- Nordic Council Film Prize
- 2013 Edda Award for Best Leading Actor or Actress
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Beautiful Beings | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ólafur Darri Ólafsson born?
Born March 13, 1973 (age 53).
Where is Ólafur Darri Ólafsson from?
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson is from Connecticut, United States.
What does Ólafur Darri Ólafsson do?
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson works as actor, film producer, screenwriter.
What is Ólafur Darri Ólafsson known for?
Notable works include Beautiful Beings.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.