Edda Björgvinsdóttir | |
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Born | 13 September 1952 |
Occupation | Actress |
Television | Heilsubælið í Gervahverfi Áramótaskaupið |
Spouse | Gísli Rúnar Jónsson (divorced) |
Children | Björgvin Franz Gíslason |
Edda Björvinsdóttir (born 13 September 1952) is an Icelandic actress, comedian, writer and director, best known for playing the titular role of the 1986 comedy classic Stella í orlofi, for playing various characters in the 1986 sitcom Heilsubælið í Gervahverfi, as well as for her work in the annual comedy special Áramótaskaupið, and for numerous other comedic roles in film, television and on stage.
Edda was married to actor and comedian Gísli Rúnar Jónsson. Their son is the actor Björgvin Franz Gíslason.