Björgvin Franz Gíslason

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Björgvin Franz Gíslason

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Björgvin Franz is an Icelandic character actor, singer, and comedian, considered one of the best chameleons in the industry according to the top radio stations in Iceland. He has been nominated several times for the prestigious GRÍMAN AWARD (The Icelandic National Theatre Award) and won the award in 2023 for the role of Billy Flynn in Chicago. He also won the EDDA award for Best Children's TV series and is currently a series regular in the BBC / CBS series King and Conqueror, starring James Norton and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who is also an executive producer. In the series, Björgvin plays the role of Sir Baron Richard.

Björgvin Franz Gíslason
Vita as Open in Filmmakers
48 years•Reykjavík (IS)
Gendermale
Year of birth1977 (48 years)
Acting age40-50 years
NationalityIcelandic
Main professionActor
Driver's licensesCar class
Eye colorblue-gray
Hair colorgray
Height (cm)180
Weight (in kg)72
Ethnicity and heritageWhite or Caucasian
LanguagesIcelandic(native)English
DialectsAmerican-StandardRP
AccentsFrenchScandinavian
InstrumentsGuitarHarmonicaPiano
PitchBaritone
Special skillsStand-up comedyFire breathingImprovisationMagic
Training

On Camera Acting Masterclass with Eric Reis, levels I&II (2024)
Crystal Clear Dialect Course (RP) with Ashley Howard (2024)
Eric Reis (Private Coaching and Mini Seminar 2023)
Lucid voice / RASA (Kennedy Brown) 2022
Complete Vocal Technique (Cathrine Sadolin) 2004
Icelandic Academy of Dramatic Arts, Acting, 1997 - 2001

Film
2022
Miracle Valley (Feature film)
TV Anchor
Greg Sestero Sestero Pictures
2006
Flags of our Fathers (Feature film)
Impailed Marine
Clint Eastwood Dreamworks Pictures
2000
The Icelandic Dream (Feature film)
Johny Norway
Róbert I. Douglas The Icelandic Film Company
1986
Stella on Holiday (Feature film)
Farm Boy
Þórhildur Þorleifsdóttir Umbi
Television
2026
Benedikt Búálfur (The TV Series)
Sölvar Súri (The Evil Elf King)
Árni Beinteinn / Þórunn Lárusdóttir
2025
King and Conqueror
Baron Richard
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Baltasar Kormákur et.al. BBC, CBS, RVK Studios
2022
Vitjanir (Fractures)
Patrekur (Dreki)
Eva Sigurdardottir Glassriver
2021
Verbúðin (Blackport)
Hemmi Gunn
María Reyndal Vesturport
2020
Eurogarðurinn
Trúður
Arnór Pálmi Arnarson Glassriver
2019
Christmas Special
The Singing Host
Sigyn Blöndal The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service
2008
Stundin Okkar (TV Series)
Host
Eggert Gunnarsson The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service
Theater
2023
Jim Morrison 80 - An anniversary celebration (Concert)
Jim Morrison
Gréta Salóme Nordic Live Events
2022
Skugga Sveinn
Sherriff Lárensíus
Marta Nordal The Akureyri Theatre Company
2022
Greatest Showman (Concert)
P.T.Barnum
Gréta Salóme ARMA
2020
Gullöld Sveiflunnar (The Swinging 20´s) (Concert)
Singer
Sigurður Flosason Harpan Concert Hall
2019
Jólaflækja (Christmas Bundle)
Einar
Bergur Þór Ingólfsson Leikfélag Reykjavíkur
2015
Eddan Comedy Show
Björgvin (as himself)
Gunnar Helgason Austurbær
2015
Hnallþórujól (50´s Christmas Live on Stage) (Concert)
Gyrðir the Singer
Björk Jakopsdóttir Gaflaraleikhúsið
2007
Jólagestir Björgvins (Christmas Concert) (Concert)
Singer
Gunnar Helgason Sena Live
2006
Charges
Ensemble/Greek Chorus
Þórhildur Þorleifsdóttir National Theare of Iceland
2003
Noises Off
Garry Lejeune
Gísli Rúnar Jónsson National Theatre of Iceland
2003
Richard the III
Moon Boy
Rimas Tuminas The National Theatre of Iceland
2002
The Cripple of Inishmaan
Billy Claven
Þórhallur Sigurðsson The National Theatre of Iceland
Other
2024
Elly the Musical (Revival) (Musical)
Raggi B, Villi Vill and others
Gísli Örn Garðarsson Vesturport and Reykjavik City Theater
2023
Chicago (Musical)
Billy Flynn
Marta Nordal The Akureyri Theatre Company
2022
Ávaxtakarfan (Musical)
Immi the King of Fruits
Guðjón Davíð Karlsson Harpa Concert Hall
2021
Benedikt Búálfur (Musical)
Aðalsteinn the King of Elves
Vala Fannel The Akureyri Theatre Company
2018
Matilda the musical (Musical)
Miss Trunchbull
Bergur Þór Ingólfsson Reykjavik City Theater
2017
Elly the Musical (Musical)
Ragnar Bjarnason/Vilhjálmur Vilhjálmsson
Gísli Örn Garðarsson Vesturport & Leikfélag Reykjavíkur
2010
The Buddy Holly Story (Musical)
Norman Petty/Crooner
Gunnar Helgason Sena Live
2003
In the Forest of Huckybucky (Musical)
Petter Pinsvin
Sigurður Sigurjónsson The National Theatre of Iceland
2002
Benedikt Búálfur (Original production) (Musical)
Benedikt Búálfur (The Main Elf)
Gunnar Gunnsteinsson Draumasmiðjan
2001
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Musical)
Hedwig
Magnús Geir Þórðarson The Icelandic Theatre Company