Baltasar Kormákur
Icelandic actor, director, producer
Born
February 27th, 1966
59 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Iceland
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An Icelandic actor, director, and producer garnered attention for contributions to film and theatre. Directed the critically acclaimed films '101 Reykjavik' and 'Everest'. Additionally, produced and acted in several notable projects. Work spans both Icelandic cinema and international collaborations, affecting the cultural landscape of filmmaking.
Directed 'Everest'
Starred in 'The Deep'
Directed '101 Reykjavik'
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