Margrét Jóhannsdóttir
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Alternate Names: Helga Johannsdottir, Margret Helga Johannsdottir, Margret Johannsdottir, Margrét H. Jóhannsdóttir, Margrét Helga Jóhannesdóttir
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Born on May 4, 1940, Margrét Helga Jóhannsdóttir is a prominent Icelandic actress with a career spanning over five decades in theater, film, and television. She graduated from the National Theatre School of Drama in 1967 and began her stage career at the National Theatre of Iceland before joining the Reykjavík Theatre Company (Leikfélag Reykjavíkur) in 1972.
International audiences recognize her for her roles in critically acclaimed films such as the drama Volcano (2011), where she portrayed a stroke-afflicted wife, and the tragicomedy Virgin Mountain (2015). Her extensive filmography also includes notable appearances in Angels of the Universe (2000), Mr. Bjarnfreðarson (2009), and the mini-series Prisoners (2017). Known for her versatility, she has transitioned seamlessly between stage dramas and screen roles, earning multiple Edda Award nominations for her contributions to Icelandic cinema.
