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Icelandic singer-songwriter
Iconic Icelander whose unique sonic adventurousness has extended to pop, jazz, electronica, and beyond.
| Born | November 21, 1965 |
| Hometown | Reykjavík, Iceland |
| Net worth | $20 million |
| Height | 5'4" (1.63m) |
| Spouse | Þór Eldon (m 1986 - 1987) , Space Ghost |
| Partner | Matthew Barney |
| Children | Sindri Eldon Thorsson |
| Parents | Guðmundur Gunnarsson |
Top Stories
Radio: A smorgasbord of angry sanity
- WHAT’s your favourite accent? Geordie? Dundonian? Welsh? Jamaican? Right now I’m thinking mine might be the flinty musicality of Icelandic.
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Bodil Awards | Best Actress | Dancer in the Dark | Winner |
| 2001 | Robert Award | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Dancer in the Dark | Winner |
| 2001 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | Dancer in the Dark | Nominated |