Kristbjörg Kjeld | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1935-06-18) 18 June 1935 Reykjavík, Iceland |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1962–present |
Kristbjörg Kjeld (born 18 June 1935) is an Icelandic actress.[1] She has appeared in more than thirty films since 1962. She won the Edda Award for Best Leading Actress twice: In 2010 for her performance in Mamma Gógó, and in 2025 for her performance in Driving Mum.[2]
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | The Girl Gogo | Gógó | |
| 1988 | In the Shadow of the Raven | ||
| 1989 | Under the Glacier | ||
| 2000 | Fíaskó | ||
| 2001 | The Seagull's Laughter | Amma | |
| 2002 | The Sea | Kristin | |
| 2004 | Cold Light | ||
| 2008 | Country Wedding | ||
| 2010 | Mamma Gógó | Mamma Gógó | 2010 Edda Award for Best Leading Actress |
| 2013 | Of Horses and Men | ||
| 2015 | Sparrows | Grandmother | |
| 2021 | Zack Snyder's Justice League | Old Icelandic Woman | Director's cut of 2017's Justice League |
| 2022 | Driving Mum | Mamma | 2025 Edda Award for Best Leading Actress[2] |
References
- "Kristbjörg Kjeld". BFI. Archived from the original on February 17, 2017.
- Abbatescianni, Davide (18 April 2024). "Iceland's Edda Awards crown Hilmar Oddsson's Driving Mum as its champion". Nordisk Film & TV Fond. Retrieved 12 June 2026.