Egill Ólafsson - Actor Profile

Egill Ólafsson

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
27Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 9, 1953
Birth Place: Reykjavík, Island

Egill Ólafsson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Egill Ólafsson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Egill Ólafsson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 26% of Egill Ólafsson's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Áramótaskaup: 2015, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Egill Ólafsson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Egill Ólafsson's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Áramótaskaup: 2015 (2015) movie poster
★9.0

Áramótaskaup: 2015: Áramótaskaup: 2015 is an annual Icelandic TV movie satirizing the events of the year.

Áramótaskaup: 2015

2015•Comedy
★8.0
Hinn Íslenski Þursaflokkur (null) movie poster
★8.0

Hinn Íslenski Þursaflokkur: Icelandic progressive rock band Þursaflokkurinn performs a few songs from their first two albums.

Hinn Íslenski Þursaflokkur

•Music
★7.4
Touch (2024) movie poster
★7.4

Touch: Soon after the break of the pandemic and realizing that his clock is ticking, Kristofer gets the urge to embark on a jou

Touch

2024•Romance
★7.2
On Top (1982) movie poster
★7.2

On Top: Two rock groups, one male, the other female, decide to do a combined effort to hit the road of stardom by doing a show t

On Top

1982•Comedy
★7.1
Angels of the Universe (2000) movie poster
★7.1

Angels of the Universe: The story of an Icelandic man and his slow descent into madness. Along his journey he meets Dagný, the initial cause of

Angels of the Universe

2000•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Egill Ólafsson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Touch Kristófer Hit Similar →
2015 Áramótaskaup: 2015 - Super Hit Similar →
2011 Legends of Valhalla: Thor - Flop Similar →
2009 The Big Rescue Galdramaður Average Similar →
2004 Ahead of Time Stinni Average Similar →
2001 Crossroads - Flop Similar →
2001 Dramarama Helgi Average Similar →
2000 Angels of the Universe Lúðvík Hit Similar →
1999 The Honour of the House Björn Flop Similar →
1998 Wildside Stefán Average Similar →
1995 Agnes Sýslumaður Flop Similar →
1995 Privacy Pétur Flop Similar →
1995 The Viking Sagas Hrut Flop Similar →
1992 The Men's Choir Gunnar Average Similar →
1991 The White Viking Olaf Tryggvason Average Similar →
1991 Children of Nature Lögregluþjónn Average Similar →
1990 Rust Pétur Flop Similar →
1990 Pretty Angels - Flop Similar →
1989 Magnús Magnús Hit Similar →
1989 Under the Glacier Saknússemm II Average Similar →
1988 In the Shadow of the Raven Hjoerleifur Average Similar →
1985 Cool Jazz and Coconuts Oddur Flop Similar →
1984 When the Raven Flies Thord's Brother Hit Similar →
1982 On Top Kristinn "Stuð" Styrkársson Proppé Hit Similar →
1981 The Twins Pabbi Average Similar →
1978 The Silvermoon - Flop Similar →
N/A Hinn Íslenski Þursaflokkur Himself Super Hit Similar →

Egill Ólafsson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Egill Ólafsson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Egill Ólafsson is "Áramótaskaup: 2015" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Egill Ólafsson acted in?

Egill Ólafsson has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Egill Ólafsson?

Other notable films include "Hinn Íslenski Þursaflokkur", "Touch", and "On Top".

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