Gunnar Helgason - Actor Profile

Gunnar Helgason

Acting
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
11Total Films
7.5 Highest Rated

Gunnar Helgason Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gunnar Helgason reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 27% of Gunnar Helgason'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 Snow and Salóme, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gunnar Helgason Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gunnar Helgason's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5
Snow and Salóme (2017) movie poster
★7.5

Snow and Salóme: A story that follows Salóme, a young woman in Reykjavík, who lives with her best friend and on/off-boyfriend, Hrafn. Eve

Snow and Salóme

2017•Romance
★7.2
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013) movie poster
★7.2

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty: A timid magazine photo manager who lives life vicariously through daydreams embarks on a true-life adventure when a nega

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

2013•Adventure
★6.5
Mentor (2020) movie poster
★6.5

Mentor: Beta signs up for a standup comedy competition despite having never been on stage before. She asks Húgó, the winner of t

Mentor

2020•Comedy
★5.5
The Seagull's Laughter (2001) movie poster
★5.5

The Seagull's Laughter: Post-war provincial Iceland: around 1950, Freyja, who'd been a plump teen, returns from America, a widow with a 20-inch

The Seagull's Laughter

2001•Drama
★5.5
The Dance (1998) movie poster
★5.5

The Dance: Águst Guðmundsson directed this Icelandic period drama, adapted from the short story We Must Dance by William Heinesen,

The Dance

1998•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Gunnar Helgason has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 The Very Last Fishing Trip Denni Flop Similar →
2020 Mentor Ríkharður Hit Similar →
2017 Snow and Salóme - Super Hit Similar →
2017 Bokeh Ivar Flop Similar →
2015 Webcam Eiríkur Flop Similar →
2013 The Secret Life of Walter Mitty Hotel Keeper Hit Similar →
2010 Hullabaloo Tómas Flop Similar →
2001 Crossroads - Flop Similar →
2001 The Seagull's Laughter Gauji Sígrenjandi Average Similar →
1999 Áramótaskaup: 1999 - Flop Similar →
1998 The Dance Pétur Average Similar →

Gunnar Helgason - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gunnar Helgason?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gunnar Helgason is "Snow and Salóme" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Gunnar Helgason acted in?

Gunnar Helgason has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gunnar Helgason?

Other notable films include "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty", "Mentor", and "The Seagull's Laughter".

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