Actor

Jóhann Sigurðarson: Movies & Box Office

films: 17
on screen: 1995–2024
box office: $7.75M
average score: 78

Born: April 21, 1956 (age 70)
Birthplace: Iceland
Citizenship: Iceland
Occupations: Actor, Voice Actor, Singer
Years active: 1981-present
Spouses: Anna Jóna Jónsdóttir, Guðrún Sesselja Arnardóttir
Children: 3

Biggest hits

The Best Jóhann Sigurðarson Movies

The films of Jóhann Sigurðarson that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Woman at War (2019) leads with $4.46M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Jóhann Sigurðarson's Career in Numbers

Jóhann Sigurðarson's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jóhann Sigurðarson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Benjamin, the Dove (1995) to Summerlight... and Then Comes the Night (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Jóhann Sigurðarson Movies by Decade

1990s 2
2000s 3
2010s 6
2020s 6

The 2010s were Jóhann Sigurðarson's busiest decade, with 6 films.

Jóhann Sigurðarson Movies by Genre

Comedy 7
Drama 6
Horror 1
Action 1

Comedy is the genre Jóhann Sigurðarson has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of drama (6).

Jóhann Sigurðarson Career Milestones

First film: Benjamin, the Dove 1995
Biggest box office hit: Woman at War $4.46M worldwide
Best-rated film: Woman at War Movie Echo Score 82
Newest film: Summerlight... and Then Comes the Night 2024

17 credits

Jóhann Sigurðarson Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Jóhann Sigurðarson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 78. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Jóhann Sigurðarson?

Jóhann Sigurðarson was born in Iceland in 1956 and is 70 years old. Credited on films since 1995, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Jóhann Sigurðarson is a renowned Icelandic actor, voice actor and singer, best known for his role as 'Leifur' in 'Trapped' and 'The Minister'. Born on 21st April 1956, he ventured into the glam world after graduating from the Icelandic Drama School in 1981. With nearly four decades of acting career under his belt, Jóhann has been a pivotal part of numerous productions with the National Theatre of Iceland and Reykjavik City Theatre, along with making significant appearances in many Icelandic films. In addition to acting, he also studied singing in Italy from 2000-2001 and has performed with the Icelandic Opera at times. In recognition of his towering contribution to the field of arts, he was awarded 'Town Artist' by the town of Garðabær, Iceland in 2008. Not just this, his voice acting skills found a unique stage in video game roles like 'Banner Saga' (2014) & 'Banner Saga 2' (2016) where he voiced the character 'Ubin'. He also lent his voice to the soundtracks of these games. Jóhann's personal life has seen ups and downs. He lost his first wife Anna Jóna Jónsdóttir, mother of his son Haraldur Ingi Þorleifsson, to a tragic accident when a drunk driver crashed into their car. He later married Guðrún Sesselja Arnardóttir, a district attorney, and has two sons with her - Örn Gauti and Jóhann Ólafur.

Works with

Who Jóhann Sigurðarson Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Jóhann Sigurðarson shares the most films with. Hilmir Snær Guðnason comes first, with 7 films together, followed by Þorsteinn Bachmann (5).

FAQ

Jóhann Sigurðarson: Questions & Answers

How many movies Jóhann Sigurðarson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Jóhann Sigurðarson been in?

Jóhann Sigurðarson is credited on 17 films, from 1995 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Jóhann Sigurðarson's highest-grossing movie?

Woman at War (2019) is Jóhann Sigurðarson's biggest box office hit, with $4.46M worldwide, ahead of White Night Wedding (2008) ($878K). Across every film with box office figures, Jóhann Sigurðarson's movies have made $7.75M.

Jóhann Sigurðarson's biggest hits

What is the best Jóhann Sigurðarson movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jóhann Sigurðarson's best-rated film is Woman at War (2019) with a score of 82, followed by I Remember You (2017) (73).

Best Jóhann Sigurðarson movies, ranked

How old is Jóhann Sigurðarson?

Jóhann Sigurðarson is 70 years old, born on April 21, 1956 in Iceland.

What is Jóhann Sigurðarson's newest movie?

The most recent film on Jóhann Sigurðarson's filmography is Summerlight... and Then Comes the Night (2024), in the role of Hannes.

Who does Jóhann Sigurðarson work with most often?

Jóhann Sigurðarson shares the most films with Hilmir Snær Guðnason (7 films), Þorsteinn Bachmann (5 films) and Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir (4 films).

The Best Jóhann Sigurðarson Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 17 credits.

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