01VIEW CREDITS Television
King & Conqueror
Baron Richard
BBC, CBS, RVK Studios · 2025
HEIGHT
5 feet 11 inches (180cm)
PLAYING AGE
40–50
EYES
Blue-Grey
HAIR
Grey
NATIONALITY
Icelander
VOICE
Strong, Cheerful
Selected work
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Blackport
Hemmi Gunn
Vesturport · 2021
Feature Film
Flags of our Fathers
Impailed Marine
Dreamworks Pictures · 2006
About Björgvin
Björgvin Franz Gíslason is an Icelandic actor, singer and comedian. His screen credits include Baron Richard in King and Conqueror, Blackport and Fractures. He trained at the Icelandic Academy of Dramatic Arts.
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Concert
| Year | Production | Role | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Jim Morrison 80 - An anniversary celebration | Jim Morrison | Gréta Salóme | Nordic Live Events |
| 2022 | Greatest Showman | P.T.Barnum | Gréta Salóme | ARMA |
| 2020 | Gullöld Sveiflunnar (The Swinging 20´s) | Singer | Sigurður Flosason | Harpan Concert Hall |
| 2015 | Hnallþórujól (50´s Christmas Live on Stage) | Gyrðir the Singer | Björk Jakopsdóttir | Gaflaraleikhúsið |
| 2007 | Jólagestir Björgvins (Christmas Concert) | Singer | Gunnar Helgason | Sena Live |
Television
| Year | Production | Role | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Benedikt Búálfur (The TV Series) | Sölvar Súri (The Evil Elf King) | Árni Beinteinn / Þórunn Lárusdóttir | Not listed |
| 2025 | King and Conqueror | Baron Richard | Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Baltasar Kormákur et.al. | BBC, CBS, RVK Studios |
| 2022 | Vitjanir (Fractures) | Patrekur (Dreki) | Eva Sigurdardottir | Glassriver |
| 2021 | Verbúðin (Blackport) | Hemmi Gunn | María Reyndal | Vesturport |
| 2020 | Eurogarðurinn | Trúður | Arnór Pálmi Arnarson | Glassriver |
| 2019 | Christmas Special | The Singing Host | Sigyn Blöndal | The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service |
| 2008 | Stundin Okkar (TV Series) | Host | Eggert Gunnarsson | The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service |
Feature Film
| Year | Production | Role | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Miracle Valley | TV Anchor | Greg Sestero | Sestero Pictures |
| 2006 | Flags of our Fathers | Impailed Marine | Clint Eastwood | Dreamworks Pictures |
| 2000 | The Icelandic Dream | Johny Norway | Róbert I. Douglas | The Icelandic Film Company |
| 1986 | Stella on Holiday | Farm Boy | Þórhildur Þorleifsdóttir | Umbi |
Stage
| Year | Production | Role | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Skugga Sveinn | Sherriff Lárensíus | Marta Nordal | The Akureyri Theatre Company |
| 2019 | Jólaflækja (Christmas Bundle) | Einar | Bergur Þór Ingólfsson | Leikfélag Reykjavíkur |
| 2015 | Eddan Comedy Show | Björgvin (as himself) | Gunnar Helgason | Austurbær |
| 2006 | Charges | Ensemble/Greek Chorus | Þórhildur Þorleifsdóttir | National Theare of Iceland |
| 2003 | Noises Off | Garry Lejeune | Gísli Rúnar Jónsson | National Theatre of Iceland |
| 2003 | Richard the III | Moon Boy | Rimas Tuminas | The National Theatre of Iceland |
| 2002 | The Cripple of Inishmaan | Billy Claven | Þórhallur Sigurðsson | The National Theatre of Iceland |
Musical
| Year | Production | Role | Director | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas | The Grinch | Valur Freyr Einarsson | Reykjavík City Theater |
| 2026 | Moulin Rouge The Musical | Toulouse - Lautrec (Understudy) | Brynhildur Guðjónsdóttir | The City Theater in Iceland |
| 2026 | The Wizard of Oz | Tin Man | Þórunn Arna | Reykjavík City Theater |
| 2024 | Elly the Musical (Revival) | Raggi B, Villi Vill and others | Gísli Örn Garðarsson | Vesturport and Reykjavik City Theater |
| 2023 | Chicago | Billy Flynn | Marta Nordal | The Akureyri Theatre Company |
| 2022 | Ávaxtakarfan | Immi the King of Fruits | Guðjón Davíð Karlsson | Harpa Concert Hall |
| 2021 | Benedikt Búálfur | Aðalsteinn the King of Elves | Vala Fannel | The Akureyri Theatre Company |
| 2018 | Matilda the musical | Miss Trunchbull | Bergur Þór Ingólfsson | Reykjavik City Theater |
| 2017 | Elly the Musical | Ragnar Bjarnason/Vilhjálmur Vilhjálmsson | Gísli Örn Garðarsson | Vesturport & Leikfélag Reykjavíkur |
| 2010 | The Buddy Holly Story | Norman Petty/Crooner | Gunnar Helgason | Sena Live |
| 2003 | In the Forest of Huckybucky | Petter Pinsvin | Sigurður Sigurjónsson | The National Theatre of Iceland |
| 2002 | Benedikt Búálfur (Original production) | Benedikt Búálfur (The Main Elf) | Gunnar Gunnsteinsson | Draumasmiðjan |
| 2001 | Hedwig and the Angry Inch | Hedwig | Magnús Geir Þórðarson | The Icelandic Theatre Company |
Skills & performance
Accents & Dialects
Icelandic (Native) · American-Standard · East European · French · German · RP · Scandinavian
Languages
Icelandic (Native) · English
Music & Dance
Baritone (Highly skilled) · Singing (general) (Highly skilled) · Cha Cha · Dance (general) · Guitar · Guitar-Electric · Harmonica · Piano
Other Skills
Baton Twirling · Devil Stick · Director · Fire Breathing · Impersonation · Improvisation · Magician · Narration · Scriptwriter (professional)
Performance
Actor-Singer (Highly skilled) · Children's Theatre (Highly skilled) · Musical Theatre (Highly skilled) · Singer-Professional (Highly skilled) · TV Presenting (Highly skilled) · Circus Aerial Work · Stand-up Comic
Presenting
Chat Show (Highly skilled)
Vehicle Licences
Car Driving Licence
Voice Over
Voice Over Professional/Specialist (Highly skilled)
Training & details
Training
On Camera Acting Masterclass with Eric Reis, levels I&II (2024)
Crystal Clear Dialect Course (RP) with Ashley Howard (2024)
Eric Reis (Private Coaching and Mini Seminar 2023)
Lucid voice / RASA (Kennedy Brown) 2022
Complete Vocal Technique (Cathrine Sadolin) 2004
Icelandic Academy of Dramatic Arts, Acting, 1997 - 2001
Locations listed
Reykjavík, Iceland
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