Björn Hlynur Haraldsson

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Summary

Björn Hlynur Haraldsson is an Icelandic actor, director, and writer who co-founded the theatre company Vesturport. He is known for Icelandic productions including Trapped and Blackport, and international roles in Fortitude and The Witcher. His work ranges from crime and historical drama to social satire; as a co-creator and director, he has also worked on stories about Iceland’s fishing quota system and pioneering president Vigdís Finnbogadóttir. No public statements on identity politics, DEI, or activism, or political affiliations are on record.