Edda Heiðrún Backman - Actor Profile

Edda Heiðrún Backman

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
14Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 27, 1957
Birth Place: Akranes, Iceland

About Edda Heiðrún Backman

Edda Heiðrún Backman was an Icelandic actress, musician and painter.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Edda Heiðrún Backman reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 14 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Edda Heiðrún Backman's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 7% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Edda Heiðrún Backman remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ragnar í Smára, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Edda Heiðrún Backman Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Edda Heiðrún Backman's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
Ragnar í Smára (2005) movie poster
★8.5

Ragnar í Smára:

Ragnar í Smára

2005•Documentary
★6.2
101 Reykjavik (2000) movie poster
★6.2

101 Reykjavik: A 30-year-old slacker who lives with his mother finds his life turned upside down when his mother's flamenco-dancing fri

101 Reykjavik

2000•Drama
★6.0
Movie Days (1994) movie poster
★6.0

Movie Days: This Icelandic tale, loosely based on the real-life experiences of director Fridrik Fridriksson tells the saga of a boyh

Movie Days

1994•Drama
★5.8
Count Me Out (1997) movie poster
★5.8

Count Me Out: A little girl "kidnaps" her half-sister in order to get the attention of her father who left her mother years ago for an

Count Me Out

1997•Family
★5.4
Cold Light (2004) movie poster
★5.4

Cold Light: What could be better than knowing your future? And what could be worse? A love-filled childhood abruptly ends when catas

Cold Light

2004•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Edda Heiðrún Backman.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2005 Ragnar í Smára Narrator Super Hit Similar →
2004 Cold Light Birna Flop Similar →
2002 Áramótaskaup: 2002 Ingibjörg Sólrún Gísladóttir Flop Similar →
2000 101 Reykjavik Kona Páls Average Similar →
1998 No Trace Svava Flop Similar →
1997 Count Me Out - Average Similar →
1995 When Dreams Come True - Flop Similar →
1994 Movie Days Mamma Bigga Average Similar →
1992 A Fairy Tale of Our Time - Flop Similar →
1992 Northern Tales Mother Flop Similar →
1992 The Old doll The Narrator Flop Similar →
1989 The Football Kid - Flop Similar →
1986 Cinderella and the Man Who Had No Trousers - Flop Similar →
1985 Black and Without Sugar - Flop Similar →

Edda Heiðrún Backman - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Edda Heiðrún Backman?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Edda Heiðrún Backman is "Ragnar í Smára" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Edda Heiðrún Backman acted in?

Edda Heiðrún Backman has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Edda Heiðrún Backman?

Other notable films include "101 Reykjavik", "Movie Days", and "Count Me Out".