Anita Briem
Encyclopedia
Anita Briem is an Iceland
ic actress. She is known for her role as Jane Seymour
on The Tudors
and her role as Hanna in Journey to the Center of the Earth
.
and is the daughter of drummer
Gunnlaugur Briem of Mezzoforte
and back-up vocalist Erna Þórarinsdóttir. She started acting when she was nine at the National Theatre of Iceland
. She moved to England at the age of sixteen and in 2004, she graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
in London
having received the John Barton award in Stage Fighting.
As a child she studied in hand-to-hand combat and is trained in a variety of weaponry including the broadsword.
She is married to director/actor Dean Paraskevopoulos.
in which she portrayed King Henry VIII's third queen Jane Seymour (she appeared only in Season Two, replaced by English actress Annabelle Wallis in Season Three-when Briem quit the role at the end of the second season). She has also appeared in Journey to the Center of the Earth
(2008). Recently, she finished shooting the suspense thriller Elevator, in which she plays a woman trapped in a New York elevator with a group of strangers, one of whom has a bomb. That film, written and produced by Marc Rosenberg
and directed by Stig Svendsen, is expected to be released in 2011.
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
ic actress. She is known for her role as Jane Seymour
Jane Seymour
Jane Seymour was Queen of England as the third wife of King Henry VIII. She succeeded Anne Boleyn as queen consort following the latter's execution for trumped up charges of high treason, incest and adultery in May 1536. She died of postnatal complications less than two weeks after the birth of...
on The Tudors
The Tudors
The Tudors is a Canadian produced historical fiction television series filmed in Ireland, created by Michael Hirst and produced for the American premium cable television channel Showtime...
and her role as Hanna in Journey to the Center of the Earth
Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008 film)
Journey to the Center of the Earth is an American 2008 3D adventure film starring Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson, and Anita Briem...
.
Personal life
Briem was born in ReykjavikReykjavík
Reykjavík is the capital and largest city in Iceland.Its latitude at 64°08' N makes it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxaflói Bay...
and is the daughter of drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
Gunnlaugur Briem of Mezzoforte
Mezzoforte (band)
Mezzoforte is an instrumental jazz-funk fusion band from Iceland. Their biggest hit single was "Garden Party" . It peaked at #17 in the UK Singles Chart...
and back-up vocalist Erna Þórarinsdóttir. She started acting when she was nine at the National Theatre of Iceland
National Theatre of Iceland
The National Theatre of Iceland in Reykjavík, is the national theatre of Iceland.The theater, designed by Guðjón Samúelsson, was formally opened on April 20, 1950. Tinna Gunnlaugsdóttir has been Artistic Director of the theater since 2005.- External links :...
. She moved to England at the age of sixteen and in 2004, she graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art is a drama school located in London, United Kingdom. It is generally regarded as one of the most renowned drama schools in the world, and is one of the oldest drama schools in the United Kingdom, having been founded in 1904.RADA is an affiliate school of the...
in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
having received the John Barton award in Stage Fighting.
As a child she studied in hand-to-hand combat and is trained in a variety of weaponry including the broadsword.
She is married to director/actor Dean Paraskevopoulos.
Career
She has appeared on The TudorsThe Tudors
The Tudors is a Canadian produced historical fiction television series filmed in Ireland, created by Michael Hirst and produced for the American premium cable television channel Showtime...
in which she portrayed King Henry VIII's third queen Jane Seymour (she appeared only in Season Two, replaced by English actress Annabelle Wallis in Season Three-when Briem quit the role at the end of the second season). She has also appeared in Journey to the Center of the Earth
Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008 film)
Journey to the Center of the Earth is an American 2008 3D adventure film starring Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson, and Anita Briem...
(2008). Recently, she finished shooting the suspense thriller Elevator, in which she plays a woman trapped in a New York elevator with a group of strangers, one of whom has a bomb. That film, written and produced by Marc Rosenberg
Marc Rosenberg (screenwriter)
Marc Rosenberg is an American screenwriter and producer, with professional roots in Australia. He was born and raised in Houston, Texas, and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Government. Following graduation, he hitchhiked through Europe and Asia, settling for a...
and directed by Stig Svendsen, is expected to be released in 2011.
Filmography
| Film | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | |
| 2005 | La Monja | Eva | English title: The Nun | |
| 2006 | Köld slóð | Elín | English title: Cold Trail | |
| 2008 | Journey to the Center of the Earth Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008 film) Journey to the Center of the Earth is an American 2008 3D adventure film starring Brendan Fraser, Josh Hutcherson, and Anita Briem... |
Hannah | Also filmed in 3D 3-D film A 3-D film or S3D film is a motion picture that enhances the illusion of depth perception... Voiced Adventure at the Center of the Earth video game |
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| 2009 | Everything Will Happen Before You Die | Karen | ||
| 2010 | The Storyteller | Nicole | ||
| 2011 | Dylan Dog: Dead of Night | Elizabeth | ||
| 2011 | You, Me & the Circus | Bo | ||
| 2011 (anticipated) | Elevator | Celine Fouquet | in post-production | |
| 2011 | Queen Of Hearts | Claire | Short Film | |
| 2012 (anticipated) | Escape To Donegal | Faith | "in production" | |
| Television | ||||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
| 2004 | Doctors | Anneka Marsh | Episode: "Golden Girl" | |
| 2005 | Doctor Who | Sally | Episode: The Christmas Invasion The Christmas Invasion "The Christmas Invasion" is a 60-minute special episode of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who. It is Christmas, but there is little cause for celebration as planet Earth is invaded by aliens known as the Sycorax... |
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| 2006 | The Evidence The Evidence (TV series) The Evidence is an American police procedural drama that debuted on March 22, 2006 on ABC. The series starred Rob Estes, Orlando Jones, and Martin Landau.-Summary:... |
Emily Stevens | Episodes: "And the Envelope Please" "Stringers" "Wine and Die" "Yi vs. Li" "Borrowed Time" "Pilot" "Down for the Count" |
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| 2008 | The Tudors The Tudors The Tudors is a Canadian produced historical fiction television series filmed in Ireland, created by Michael Hirst and produced for the American premium cable television channel Showtime... |
Jane Seymour Jane Seymour Jane Seymour was Queen of England as the third wife of King Henry VIII. She succeeded Anne Boleyn as queen consort following the latter's execution for trumped up charges of high treason, incest and adultery in May 1536. She died of postnatal complications less than two weeks after the birth of... |
Season Two, 4 episodes | |
| 2008 | Up Close with Carrie Keagan | Anita Briem | ||