Björn Hlynur Haraldsson, a talented individual, entered this world on December 8, 1974, in the beautiful country of Iceland. His foray into the world of acting commenced with a supporting role as Guðjón in the 2002 film "Reykjavik Guesthouse: Rent a Bike". This early experience laid the groundwork for his future success, as he soon found himself sharing the screen with the renowned actor Daniel Brühl in the 2010 production "King's Road".
His breakthrough role as the protagonist, Helgi Marvin, in the mini-series "The Cliff" (2009) and its sequel "The Lava Field" (2014) garnered attention significant and praise. However, it was his portrayal of the enigmatic Trausti Einarsson in the critically acclaimed murder mystery series "Trapped" (2015) that catapulted him to widespread recognition.
The pinnacle of his success thus far may be his captivating performance as Eric Odegard in the psychological thriller series "Fortitude" (2015),which has undoubtedly propelled his popularity to unprecedented heights.