Sigurður Sigurjónsson
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Sigurður Sigurjónsson (born 6 July 1955), commonly referred to as Siggi Sigurjóns, is an Iceland
ic actor, comedian and screenwriter, best known as a member of the comedy group Spaugstofan
. He has starred in a number of films and television series since the late 1970s, as well as acting in the National Theatre of Iceland
. He is famous for his recurring characters in the Spaugstofan television series, including Ragnar Reykás and Kristján Ólafsson. Sigurður has starred in many seasons of the annual television special Áramótaskaupið
.
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
ic actor, comedian and screenwriter, best known as a member of the comedy group Spaugstofan
Spaugstofan
Spaugstofan is an Icelandic comedy group, formed in 1985, best known for their namesake weekly Saturday night sketch comedy show that has been broadcast, with breaks, and under various names, on the public television channel Sjónvarpið, and later on Stöð 2, since 1989.The show is the highest rated...
. He has starred in a number of films and television series since the late 1970s, as well as acting in the National Theatre of Iceland
National Theatre of Iceland
The National Theatre of Iceland in Reykjavík, is the national theatre of Iceland.The theater, designed by Guðjón Samúelsson, was formally opened on April 20, 1950. Tinna Gunnlaugsdóttir has been Artistic Director of the theater since 2005.- External links :...
. He is famous for his recurring characters in the Spaugstofan television series, including Ragnar Reykás and Kristján Ólafsson. Sigurður has starred in many seasons of the annual television special Áramótaskaupið
Áramótaskaupið
Áramótaskaupið , is an annual Icelandic television comedy special, broadcast on public television network Sjónvarpið which has been shown annually since Sjónvarpið started broadcasting in 1966. The show is an important part of Icelandic New Year's celebration for most Icelandic families...
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Selected filmography
- Stella í framboði (2002)
- Djöflaeyjan (1996)
- Bíódagar (1994)
- Skýjahöllin (1994)
- Karlakórinn Hekla (1992)
- Kristnihald undir JökliKristnihald undir JökliKristnihald undir Jökli is an album by Quarashi. It was released on September 22, 2001 in Iceland . The album contains mostly instrumental music written and produced by Quarashi founding members, Sölvi Blöndal and Hössi Olafsson as the soundtrack for the Halldór Laxness play, Kristnihald undir...
(1989) - Karlakórinn Hekla (1992)
- Stella í orlofiStella í orlofiStella í orlofi is a 1986 Icelandic comedy film directed by Þórhildur Þorleifsdóttir. It has enjoyed enduring popularity in Iceland, and was followed up with the sequel Stella í framboði in 2002....
(1986) - Land og synir (1980)