Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir
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Margrét Vilhjálmsdóttir (b. March 10, 1966) is an Iceland
ic actress from Reykjavík
.
In 1994, Margrét graduated from Listaháskóli Íslands, the Icelandic Drama Academy, and worked at Reykjavík Theatre Company
for several years. She then became a member of Þjóðleikhúsið, the National Theatre of Iceland.
In 2002 she joined Vesturport Theatre Group for a unique and circus oriented production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
with lots of acrobatics, light and action.
Margrét has also appeared in various TV productions such as Njálssaga (2003) or Ástríður (2009) as well as on the big screen. Her probably biggest movies are Mávahlátur (The Seagull's Laughter), based on the book by Kristín Marja Baldursdóttir
and Falcons
in which she co-starred on the side of Keith Carradine
. Both films received international attention.
Margrét is a well established artist in the Icelandic art scene and a frequent contributor to the Reykjavik Art Festival. In 2009 she led a group of 50 artists in an invasion of Iceland's cultural heritage at the exhibition/happening Orbis Terrae-ORA.
Her theater work includes
Filmography
Dubbing
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 from Reykjavík
Reykjavík
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...
.
In 1994, Margrét graduated from Listaháskóli Íslands, the Icelandic Drama Academy, and worked at Reykjavík Theatre Company
Reykjavík Theatre Company
The Reykjavík Theatre Company was founded in 1897 when two existing companies in Reykjavík combined, performing in the then newly built Iðnó . With Indriði Einarsson as its Director, RTC became the fertile ground in which Iceland's professional theatre developed...
for several years. She then became a member of Þjóðleikhúsið, the National Theatre of Iceland.
In 2002 she joined Vesturport Theatre Group for a unique and circus oriented production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written early in the career of playwright William Shakespeare about two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately unite their feuding families. It was among Shakespeare's most popular archetypal stories of young, teenage lovers.Romeo and Juliet belongs to a...
with lots of acrobatics, light and action.
Margrét has also appeared in various TV productions such as Njálssaga (2003) or Ástríður (2009) as well as on the big screen. Her probably biggest movies are Mávahlátur (The Seagull's Laughter), based on the book by Kristín Marja Baldursdóttir
Kristín Marja Baldursdóttir
Kristín Marja Baldursdóttir is an Icelandic writer born on January 21, 1949 in Hafnarfjörður. She received her degree in 1991 from the University of Iceland in the fields of German and Icelandic. Her first novel Mávahlátur became a play and film...
and Falcons
Falcons (film)
Falcons , was the seventh film directed by Friðrik Þór Friðriksson. This film, released in 2002, is mostly in English language and therefore this drama is considered to be a film of both domestic and international appeal....
in which she co-starred on the side of Keith Carradine
Keith Carradine
Keith Ian Carradine is an American actor who has had success on stage, film and television. In addition, he is a Golden Globe and Oscar winning songwriter. As a member of the Carradine family, he is part of an acting "dynasty" that began with his father, John Carradine.-Early life:Keith...
. Both films received international attention.
Margrét is a well established artist in the Icelandic art scene and a frequent contributor to the Reykjavik Art Festival. In 2009 she led a group of 50 artists in an invasion of Iceland's cultural heritage at the exhibition/happening Orbis Terrae-ORA.
Her theater work includes
- 2009: Sædýrasafnið (directed by Arthur Nauzyciel, written by Marie Darrieussecq)
- 2007/2008: Ívanov as Anna (directed by Baltasar KormákurBaltasar KormákurBaltasar Kormákur is an Icelandic actor, theater and film director, and film producer. He is best known for directing the films 101 Reykjavík, Hafið, A Little Trip to Heaven , and a film based on the book Mýrin by Arnaldur Indriðason...
) - 2006 Sumardagur (directed by Egill Heiðar Anton Pálsson, written by Jon Fosse)
- 2002: Romeo and Juliet - Love is in the Air as Lady Capulet and Benvolio
- 1995: Tvískinnungsóperan (The two-bodied Opera) by Ágúst GuðmundssonÁgúst GuðmundssonÁgúst Guðmundsson is an Icelandic filmmaker.He studied French, Icelandic in Reykjavík and filmmaking at the National Film School in London...
as Sólveig - 1994: Icelandic production of the musical Hair (Hárið) as Sheila (also starring Emiliana TorriniEmilíana TorriniEmilíana Torrini Davíðsdóttir is an Icelandic singer, best known for her 2009 single Jungle Drum, 1999 album Love in the Time of Science and for performing "Gollum's Song" for Peter Jackson's film The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.-Early life:Torrini grew up in Kópavogur, where, at the age of...
)
Filmography
- 2010: Mamma GógóMamma GógóMamma Gógó is a 2010 Icelandic drama film directed by Friðrik Þór Friðriksson. The film was selected as the Icelandic entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 83rd Academy Awards, but it didn't make the final shortlist.-Cast:...
(The Director's Wife) dir. by Friðrik Þór FriðrikssonFriðrik Þór FriðrikssonFriðrik Þór Friðriksson , sometimes credited as Fridrik Thor Fridriksson, is an Icelandic film director....
, as the director's wife - 2010: Kóngavegur 7 (King's Road 7) dir. by Valdís ÓskarsdóttirValdís ÓskarsdóttirValdís Óskarsdóttir is an Icelandic film editor whose work includes The Celebration, Les Misérables, Finding Forrester and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind....
, as Inga - 2008: Brúðguminn (White Night WeddingWhite Night WeddingWhite Night Wedding is a 2008 Icelandic film directed by Baltasar Kormákur. The bittersweet comedy, about the never-ending search for love and happiness, takes place in Flatey, Breiðafjörður, western Iceland. The film is loosely based on the play Ivanov by Anton Chekhov.-Plot:The film opens with...
) dir. by Baltasar KormákurBaltasar KormákurBaltasar Kormákur is an Icelandic actor, theater and film director, and film producer. He is best known for directing the films 101 Reykjavík, Hafið, A Little Trip to Heaven , and a film based on the book Mýrin by Arnaldur Indriðason...
, as Anna - 2007: Duggholufolkið dir. by Ari Kristinsson
- 2007: Misty Mountain (short film), as mother with child
- 2006: Blóðbönd (Thicker than Water), as Ásta
- 2004: Love is in the Air (by Vesturport)
- 2002: Fálkar (Falcons) dir. by Friðrik Þór FriðrikssonFriðrik Þór FriðrikssonFriðrik Þór Friðriksson , sometimes credited as Fridrik Thor Fridriksson, is an Icelandic film director....
, as Dúa - 2002: Reykjavík Guesthouse - Rent a Bike as Telma
- 2001: Mávahlátur (The Seagull's Laughter) dir. by Ágúst GuðmundssonÁgúst GuðmundssonÁgúst Guðmundsson is an Icelandic filmmaker.He studied French, Icelandic in Reykjavík and filmmaking at the National Film School in London...
, as Freyja - 2001: Í Faðmi Hafsins dir. by Lýður Árnason & Jóakim Reynisson, as Unnur
Dubbing
- 2007: The Simpsons as Marge
- 1998: The Little Mermaid as Ursula, the Sea Witch.
Trivia
- 2002: won European Shooting Star in BerlinBerlinBerlin is the capital city of Germany and is one of the 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.45 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the seventh most populous urban area in the European Union...
- 2001: won an Edda-award in ReykjavíkReykjavíkReykjavík 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...
See also
- Listaháskóli Íslands
- Reykjavík Theatre CompanyReykjavík Theatre CompanyThe Reykjavík Theatre Company was founded in 1897 when two existing companies in Reykjavík combined, performing in the then newly built Iðnó . With Indriði Einarsson as its Director, RTC became the fertile ground in which Iceland's professional theatre developed...
- Þjóðleikhúsið, the National Theatre of Iceland
- Vesturport Theatre Group