Benedikt Erlingsson
Directing · Director · Writer · Screenplay
Born May 31, 1969 · Reykjavik, Iceland
Active 1997–present
Benedikt Erlingsson (born 31 May 1969; Reykjavík) is an Icelandic actor and theater and film director. He graduated from the Iceland Academy of the Arts in 1994 and has been with the National Theater of Iceland for most of his career.
Filmography
The Danish Woman (2025) — Balding Thug · Writer · Director · CreatorWoman at War (2018) — Director · Screenplay · ProducerThe Boss of It All (2006) — InterpreterTouch (2024) — Dr. StefánssonOf Horses and Men (2013) — Director · WriterStefan Zweig: Farewell to Europe (2016) — Halldor LaxnessWhen the Light Breaks (2024)Volcano (2011) — PálmiWorld's End (2011) — BúiFóstbræður (1997)The Eagle: A Crime Odyssey (2004) — FlykaptajnThe Show of Shows: 100 Years of Vaudeville, Circuses and Carnivals (2015) — DirectorBlackport (2021) — SteingrímurThe Seagull's Laughter (2001) — HilliThe Dance (1998) — HólófernesNjalssaga (2003)Parents (2007) — Police manPolite People (2011) — ÞorgeirThe Higher Force (2008) — SnatiThe Nail (2008) — Director · Screenplay · Co-ProducerHver drap Friðrik Dór? (2021) — Bróðir SímonThe Lost Little Caterpillar (2002) — NarratorMy Life as Bent (2001) — Haraldur, Linettes kæresteÁramótaskaup: 2016 (2016)