About Jón Gnarr
Jon Gnarr (born Jon Gunnar Kristinsson on 2 January 1967) is an Icelandic actor, comedian and politician who served as the Mayor of Reykjavik from 2010 to 2014. He became a well-known comedian and actor starting in the 1990s, including teaming with Sigurjon Kjartansson as the radio duo Tvihofdi, and later wrote and starred in the Icelandic comedy show Fostbraedur. He played Georg Bjarnfredarson in the television series Naeturvaktin, Dagvaktin and Fangavaktin, and starred in the 2009 feature film Bjarnfredarson. In late 2009 he founded the Best Party, a satirical political party that won a plurality in the 2010 Reykjavik municipal elections, leading him to the mayoralty. He is currently a member of the Althing for Vidreisn, elected in the 2024 Icelandic parliamentary election, and holds an MFA degree in performing arts from the Iceland University of the Arts.
Videos (15)
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31:15Fóstbræður 1 sería 1 þáttur
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2:47Gefum honum von - Kosningalag Jóns Gnarr 2024
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1:10Jón Gnarr Háskólinn í Reykjavík.
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20:50Tvíhöfði 10 Þáttur
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8:06Umferðar Einar Gas!
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14:09Viðtal á Stöð 2
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14:38Tvíhöfði Þáttur 9 Fyrri hluti
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5:21Tvíhöfði Þáttur 9 Seinni hluti
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0:43Jón Gnarr talar um skapandi hugsun í kappræðum á RÚV
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2:17Ávarp Jóns Gnarr til barna og gamals fólks
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1:41Ávarp Jóns Gnarr til unga fólksins
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0:35Viðtal við Yoko Ono um Jón
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0:50Jón Gnarr delivers speech after winning OnoLennon peace prize
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1:36Mæðradagskveðja Jóns Gnarr
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1:25Yoko Ono awards Jón Gnarr with OnoLennon peace prize
47 viewsFrequently asked questions
What is Jón Gnarr's real name?
Jón Gnarr was born Jón Gunnar Kristinsson on 2 January 1967. He is an Icelandic actor, comedian and politician.
Was Jón Gnarr mayor of Reykjavík?
Yes. Jón Gnarr served as Mayor of Reykjavík from 2010 to 2014, after years as a comedian.
What was the Best Party?
The Best Party was a satirical political party Jón Gnarr founded in late 2009. It won a plurality in the 2010 municipal elections in Reykjavík, which led to his time as mayor.
How did Jón Gnarr become known as a comedian?
He became a well-known comedian and actor in the 1990s, including as half of the radio duo Tvíhöfði with Sigurjón Kjartansson, and later wrote and starred in the comedy show Fóstbræður.
Who is Georg Bjarnfreðarson?
Georg Bjarnfreðarson is the character Jón Gnarr played in the series Næturvaktin, Dagvaktin and Fangavaktin and in the 2009 film Bjarnfreðarson.
Is Jón Gnarr a member of the Althing?
He was elected to the Althing for Viðreisn in the 2024 Icelandic parliamentary election. He also holds an MFA in performing arts from the Iceland University of the Arts.
