Friðgeir Einarsson

Friðgeir Einarsson (b. 1981) is an actor and writer based in Reykjavík.

Since graduating from the Iceland University of the Arts in 2008, he has appeared in dozens of stage productions; works he has written and/or performed in have been staged at both Reykjavík City Theatre and The National Theatre of Iceland, as well as performed at performing arts festivals abroad. The play Club Romantica, which Friðgeir wrote and performed himself, won the Gríman Award for Play of the Year in 2019 and ran for three seasons. In 2025, Friðgeir was nominated for a Gríman Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Innkaupapokinn ("The Shopping Bag"). Friðgeir's newest play, Nýtt eldhús eftir máli ("A New Kitchen"), premiered at the National Theatre in the autumn of 2026.

Friðgeir has also written for television and radio. He was one of the writers of Áramótaskaupið (The Nationa Broadcast System's New Year's Eve comedy special) in 2022 and 2024, and played several roles in both. Friðgeir also played one of the two lead roles in the comedy/action series Hæst, and was also involved in writing and character development. He also has roles in the upcoming series Ögrum skorið and Ljúfa líf, both due to premiere in the coming seasons.

Friðgeir is furthermore a member of the comedy troupe Kriðpleir, which has become a hit on Útvarpsleikhúsið (The Radio Theatre) for its takes on everyday life and self-deprecating humour. Some, however, may know Friðgeir best from his role as Tjón Tjónsson in the VÍS insurance ad campaign launched in the summer of 2026.

Friðgeir has also earned a solid reputation as an author, having published five books — novels and short story collections.