Þorsteinn Gunnarsson - Actor Profile

Þorsteinn Gunnarsson

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
12Total Films
6.8 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 18, 1940
Birth Place: Reykjavik, Iceland

Þorsteinn Gunnarsson Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Þorsteinn Gunnarsson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Þorsteinn Gunnarsson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 17% of Þorsteinn Gunnarsson's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Dís, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Þorsteinn Gunnarsson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Þorsteinn Gunnarsson's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8
Dís (2004) movie poster
★6.8

Dís: Dís, 23, is still to decide what to do with her life. Obsessed by the thought of being "abnormally normal", a mere photo

Dís

2004•Comedy
★6.5
When the Raven Flies (1984) movie poster
★6.5

When the Raven Flies: Vikings pillage Ireland, seeking silver and slaves, slaying men and women in the process. A young boy is spared when a V

When the Raven Flies

1984•Action
★6.0
The Nail (2008) movie poster
★6.0

The Nail: Robert is an important man with big responsibilities. One day he has an accident that blurs the border between the man a

The Nail

2008
★6.0
The Oath (2016) movie poster
★6.0

The Oath: When his daughter's criminal boyfriend becomes an increasing threat to the family, a father must take action to protect

The Oath

2016•Drama
★5.9
Jar City (2006) movie poster
★5.9

Jar City: A murder opens up a bleak trail of long buried secrets and small town corruption for a worn out police detective and his

Jar City

2006•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Þorsteinn Gunnarsson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Epilogues Husband Flop Similar →
2022 A Letter from Helga Bjarni Sr. Flop Similar →
2016 The Oath Gulli Average Similar →
2014 Graves & Bones - Flop Similar →
2008 The Nail Robert Average Similar →
2006 Jar City Holberg Jónsson Average Similar →
2004 Dís Pabbi Möggu Hit Similar →
2004 Last Words of Hreggviður - Flop Similar →
1992 Marriage, a Card Game Guðmundur Flop Similar →
1988 Foxtrot Chief of Command Center Flop Similar →
1984 When the Raven Flies Leader of the Merchants Hit Similar →
1983 Rainbows End - Flop Similar →

Þorsteinn Gunnarsson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Þorsteinn Gunnarsson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Þorsteinn Gunnarsson is "Dís" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Þorsteinn Gunnarsson acted in?

Þorsteinn Gunnarsson has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Þorsteinn Gunnarsson?

Other notable films include "When the Raven Flies", "The Nail", and "The Oath".

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