Helgi Skúlason - Actor Profile

Helgi Skúlason

Acting
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
15Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 4, 1933
Birth Place: Keflavík, Iceland

Helgi Skúlason Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Helgi Skúlason reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 13% of Helgi Skúlason'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 Pathfinder, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Helgi Skúlason Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Helgi Skúlason's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Pathfinder (1987) movie poster
★7.0

Pathfinder: Around the year 1000 AD warlike people, the so-called "tjuder", roam in northern Scandinavia. As they brutally kill a fa

Pathfinder

1987•Adventure
★6.5
When the Raven Flies (1984) movie poster
★6.5

When the Raven Flies: Vikings pillage Ireland, seeking silver and slaves, slaying men and women in the process. A young boy is spared when a V

When the Raven Flies

1984•Action
★6.2
The White Viking (1991) movie poster
★6.2

The White Viking: Norway in the 10th century. Askur, son of the powerful Thorgeir marries Embla, daughter of one of the few remaining land

The White Viking

1991•Drama
★6.2
Under the Glacier (1989) movie poster
★6.2

Under the Glacier: Our hero is Umbi (an acronym for emissary of the bishop), sent by him to undertake an important investigation at Snæfell

Under the Glacier

1989•Comedy
★5.9
In the Shadow of the Raven (1988) movie poster
★5.9

In the Shadow of the Raven: Trausti returns to Iceland just in time to be entangled in a family feud over a stranded whale-cadaver. His mother (the

In the Shadow of the Raven

1988•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Helgi Skúlason has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1995 Agnes Jóhann Flop Similar →
1993 The Sacred Mound Helga's Father Flop Similar →
1992 As in Heaven Grandfather Flop Similar →
1991 The White Viking Thorgeir Average Similar →
1989 Nóttin, já nóttin - Flop Similar →
1989 Under the Glacier Dr. Godman Sýngmann Average Similar →
1988 In the Shadow of the Raven Grim Average Similar →
1988 Broken Glass Theofílus Flop Similar →
1987 Pathfinder Tchude with Scar Hit Similar →
1984 When the Raven Flies Thord Hit Similar →
1983 The House - Flop Similar →
1981 Outlaw: The Saga of Gisli Eyjolf Flop Similar →
1977 The Crimson Sunset - Flop Similar →
1969 Einleikur á ritvél - Flop Similar →
1967 The Occupation Years Narrator Flop Similar →

Helgi Skúlason - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Helgi Skúlason?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Helgi Skúlason is "Pathfinder" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Helgi Skúlason acted in?

Helgi Skúlason has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Helgi Skúlason?

Other notable films include "When the Raven Flies", "The White Viking", and "Under the Glacier".

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