Jón Gnarr

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Characters played by Jón Gnarr

Georg Bjarnfreðarson — The Night Shift (2007)

Eccentric, immature, and egotistical supervisor who serves as the series' central focus. He is power-hungry, frequently orders colleagues to perform bizarre or dangerous tasks, stages fake incidents like a self-inflicted assault, and often uses it was just a misunderstanding to cover up his actions while clashing with customers.

Georg Bjarnfreðarson — Mr. Bjarnfreðarson (2009)

Georg is the title character, whose matronymic name reflects his mother's radical feminism and shame about his paternity. Flashbacks to his childhood reveal experiences that shaped his deeply unlikeable personality. As an adult, he is reunited with Daníel Sævarsson and Ólafur Ragnar Hannesson, who help him redeem himself.

Career Overview

Jón Gnarr has 32 screen credits in a career dating back to 1989. Signature works include Gnarr, Caramels, A Man Like Me. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
32
Birth Date
1967-01-02
Birth Place
Reykjavík, Iceland

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