Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson

About

Icelandic actor known for his work in the TV series Game of Thrones, Vikings: Valhalla, The Witcher, and Succession, and for his work in the films Atomic Blonde, The Good Liar, and Alpha. He has appeared in more than 100 episodes of television throughout his ongoing career. 

Before Fame

He grew up in both Iceland and the Faroe Islands. He attended the Iceland Academy of the Arts and graduated with a BFA in Acting in 2005.

Trivia

He speaks fluent Icelandic, Faroese, Danish, and English. He has played a number of roles in musical theater performances in his home country. He plays piano and guitar. 

Family Life

He was born and raised in Iceland. He was also partly raised in the Faroe Islands. He married economist Rósa Björk Sveinsdóttir in 2011. They have three children together. 

Associated With

His first international film role was in Darren Aronofsky's Noah where he portrayed the character of Cain.