
Hilmir Snær Guðnason
Biography
Hilmir Snær Guðnason (born 24 January 1969, in Reykjavík) is an Icelandic actor. He is famous in his native country and has appeared in both film and on stage. In 2000 he was named as one of European films 'Shooting Stars' by European Film Promotion. Hilmir graduated from the Iceland Academy of the Arts in 1994. He has played in a number of plays and musicals. He is married to Bryndís Jónsdóttir and has two daughters born in 1995 and 2009. He is best known for his roles in the films "101 Reykjavík" (2000), "The Sea" (2002), "White Night Wedding" (2008) & "Lamb" (2021). Three-time winner of the highest national Icelandic film and TV award - "EDDA" (also nominated 3 times).
Filmography
Fóstbræður
1997 · 9.0

Rust
1990 · 9.0

The Biggest Rescue
2014 · 7.5

Angels of the Universe
2000 · 7.2

Woman at War
2018 · 7.2

I Hunt Men
2008 · 7.0

Reykjavik Guesthouse: Rent a Bike
2002 · 7.0

Erbsen auf halb 6
2004 · 6.7

Lamb
2021 · 6.4

Grand Finale
2024 · 6.4

Ploey: You Never Fly Alone
2018 · 6.2

Polite People
2011 · 6.2

101 Reykjavik
2000 · 6.2

The Sea
2002 · 6.2

A White, White Day
2019 · 6.1

White Night Wedding
2008 · 6.1

The Nail
2008 · 6.0

Stormland
2011 · 6.0

Wild Game
2023 · 6.0

Blackport
2021 · 5.9

In Front of Others
2016 · 5.7

Thicker Than Water
2006 · 5.6

The Higher Force
2008 · 5.6

Mamma Gógó
2010 · 5.6

The Seagull's Laughter
2001 · 5.5

Alma
2021 · 5.5

The Last Fishing Trip
2020 · 5.5

Cruelty
2016 · 5.3

Cold Trail
2006 · 5.3

The Swan
2018 · 5.1

Witchcraft
1999 · 5.1

On Top Down Under
2002 · 5.1

Brave Men's Blood
2014 · 5.0

Agnes
1995 · 5.0

Divine Remedy
2024 · 5.0

Dawn
2012 · 5.0

Guy X
2005 · 4.7

The Very Last Fishing Trip
2022 · 4.5

Blueprint
2003 · 4.3

The Quiet Storm
2007 · 4.0

Our Own Oslo
2011 · 4.0

Fullir vasar
2018 · 4.0

Ferox
2013 · 3.9

Áramótaskaup: 2016
2016 · 3.0

Spooks and Spirits
2013 · 2.5

Brjánn
2025 · 0.0
Crossroads
2001 · 0.0

When Dreams Come True
1995 · 0.0

Circledrawers
2009 · 0.0

Every Colour of the Sea Is Cold
2005 · 0.0

House for Sale
2024 · 0.0

Flying Blind
1998 · 0.0
La Légende du Cavalier Fantôme
— · 0.0
Kalt Borð
1998 · 0.0

Anna
2007 · 0.0

Frozen Paradise
2005 · 0.0