1. Einar Jónsson (1874)

Sculptor

Icelandic sculptor who was born in Galtafell, a farm in southern Iceland. He sculpted the monuments Hallgrímur Pétursson and The Outlaw.

2. Egill Einarsson (1980)

Icelandic Television Personality

Icelandic media personality who is known for having hosted his own TV show, Kallarnir. He is also well-known for being a member of the Icelandic pop band Mercedes Club.

3. Halldór Laxness (1902)

Icelandic Writer

An Icelandic author and the 1955 recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, he is best known for such novels as The Atom Station, Iceland's Bell, and The Fish Can...

4. Gylfi Sigurdsson (1989)

Soccer Player

Icelandic attacking midfielder who's played in the English Premier League for Tottenham and Swansea. He was named Icelandic Sportsperson of the Year in 2013 and 2016.

5. Magnús Scheving (1964)

Icelandic Television Personality

Creator and co-star of the Icelandic-American children's show LazyTown. He was also a noted gymnast.

6. Aron Gunnarsson (1989)

Footballer

Midfielder who joined Iceland's national team in 2008; made 123 appearances for Coventry City between 2008 and 2011 before joining Cardiff City.

7. Magnus Magnusson (1929)

Scottish Television Host

Television presenter, writer and journalist who is most known for hosting the popular quiz program Mastermind.

8. Bjorn Bergmann Siguroarson (1991)

Soccer Player

Bjorn Bergmann Siguroarson is a famous Soccer Player, who was born on February 26, 1991 in Iceland. Forward and winger who made his professional debut in 2007 for IA and...

9. Paul Oscar (1970)

Icelandic Pop Singer Songwriter

Icelandic singer-songwriter and DJ whose pop album, Silfursafnio, was released in 2008.

10. Olafur Ragnar Grimsson (1943)

World Leader

Olafur Ragnar Grimsson is a famous World Leader, who was born on May 14, 1943 in Iceland. After serving as his country’s Minister of Finance, this People’s Alliance Party-turned-Independent politician...

11. Bobby Fischer (1943)

American Chess Grandmaster And F

Regarded by many as the greatest chess player of all time who, starting at age 14, played in and won eight US Chess Championships. He infamously disappeared from the spotlight...

12. Björk (1965)

Icelandic Musician

Eccentric and visionary Icelandic singer who is celebrated for her electronic music and avant-garde personal style. Some of her most memorable songs include "Army Of Me," "Joga," "Isobel," and "Pagan...

13. Greta Salome (1986)

World Music Singer

Icelandic singer known for representing her country at the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest, where she competed alongside fellow countryman Jónsi. They finished in 20th place.

14. Ólafur Arnalds (1986)

Icelandic Musician

Perhaps known best for forming an electronic techno band called Kiasmos, this music producer and multi-instrumentalist also released solo albums titled Eulogy for Evolution, And They Have Escaped the Weight...

15. Emilíana Torrini (1977)

Icelandic Singer

Famous for such late 1990s and early 2000s albums as Love in the Time of Science and Me and Armini, this Icelandic indie and alternative singer and songwriter released a...

16. Eidour Gudjohnsen (1978)

Soccer Player

Eidour Gudjohnsen is a famous Soccer Player, who was born on September 15, 1978 in Iceland. Iceland-born striker who became a star with Chelsea F.C., Barcelona, and Cercle Brugge. According...

17. Björgvin Halldórsson (1951)

Icelandic Singer

Icelandic pop singer who represented his country in the 1995 Eurovision Song Contest and 2017 Eurovision Song Contest. In 1995, he ranked 15th place. 

18. Grétar Steinsson (1982)

Icelandic Footballer

Former right back from Iceland who played professionally in Iceland, Switzerland, Netherlands, England, and Turkey and played for Iceland's national team.

19. Kári Árnason (1982)

Footballer

Midfielder and defender who made his professional debut in 2001 for Vikingur and appeared first internationally for Iceland in 2005.

20. Diddú (1955)

Icelandic Soprano And Songwriter

Icelandic operatic soprano and songwriter who began her career as a folk singer.

21. Helgi Daníelsson (1981)

Icelandic Footballer

Defensive midfielder who made his professional debut in 1998 for Fylkir and joined Iceland's national team in 2001.

22. Johanna Maggy Hauksdottir (1985)

Instagram Star

Johanna Maggy Hauksdottir is a famous Instagram Star, who was born on April 29, 1985 in Iceland. Icelandic woman most famous for being the wife of actor and writer Fabio...

23. Stefan Karl Stefansson (1975)

Tv Actor

Stefan Karl Stefansson is a famous TV Actor, who was born on July 10, 1975 in Iceland. Icelandic actor of stage and screen who was best known for his role...

24. Gudjon Valur Sigurdsson (1979)

Handball Player

Gudjon Valur Sigurdsson is a famous Handball Player, who was born on August 8, 1979 in Iceland. Handball left wing who is famous for his international club and Icelandic national...

25. Hera Hilmar (1988)

Actress

Icelandic actress who was best known for her role as Vanessa in the television series Da Vinci's Demons before landing a starring role in the American film Mortal Engines as Hester Shaw.

26. Jon Pall Sigmarsson (1960)

Bodybuilder

Jon Pall Sigmarsson is a famous Bodybuilder, who was born on April 28, 1960 in Iceland. Bodybuilder and strongman who became the first ever competitor to win the World’s Strongest...

27. Jóhann Jóhannsson (1969)

Icelandic Musician And Composer

Acclaimed composer known for his minimalistic and film-influenced music. His electronic and classical-fusion albums include IBM 1401, A User's Manual (2006) and Fordlandia (2008).

28. Jonsi Birgisson (1975)

Guitarist

Born Jon Birgisson and better known by his stage name 'Jonsi,' this post rock guitarist and singer rose to fame as a member of the Icelandic band Sigur Ros. His...

29. Annie Thorisdottir (1989)

Weight Lifter

Professional CrossFit athlete and world champion. She became the first woman to win the CrossFit Games twice in 2011 and 2012. She has owned CrossFit Reykjavik. She has been an...

30. Heida Reed (1988)

Actress

Film and television actress who made her screen debut in the 2011 film One Day. She then went on to portray Adele in the 2013 series Jo and Elizabeth Chenoweth...

31. Birkir Bjarnason (1988)

Icelandic Footballer

Central midfielder who has has played for the Swiss club FC Basel in the Swiss Super League and the Iceland national football team. He became known after scoring a goal...

32. Benedikt Magnússon (1983)

Icelandic Strongman

Strongman and powerlifter who set the raw deadlift world record at 1,016 lbs. in 2014. He won back-to-back Iceland's Strongest Man titles in 2003 and 2004. 

33. Nanna Bryndis Hilmarsdottir (1989)

Folk Singer

Nanna Bryndis Hilmarsdottir is a famous Folk Singer, who was born on May 6, 1989 in Iceland. Lead singer, guitarist, and frontwoman for the Icelandic indie folk band Of Monsters...

34. Georg Hólm (1976)

Icelandic Musician

Bassist and multi-instrumentalist known for being a founding member of the band Sigur Rós, whose ethereal, ambient rock sound has produced half a dozen number one albums.

35. Brynjar Leifsson (1990)

Guitarist

Icelandic musician best known for being the lead guitarist for the band Of Monsters and Men. The band released their second album, Beneath the Skin, in 2015.

36. Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson (1988)

TV Actor

Also known as Thor Björnsson, he is an actor, strongman competitor, and former professional basketball player. He was the first actor to portray the notorious Gregor Clegane in more than...

37. Svala (1977)

Icelandic Singer

Icelandic pop star who scored a major hit with 2001's "The Real Me" before forming the popular electropop act Steed Lord. She was chosen to represent Iceland in the Eurovision...

38. Sjón (1962)

Icelandic Writer

Icelandic poet, author, and lyricist who is known for From the Mouth of the Whale, The Blue Fox, I've Seen It All, and other works.

39. Björn Hlynur Haraldsson (1974)

Actor

Actor and director who landed a starring role in the Netflix fantasy series The Witcher as Eist. He had a recurring role in The Borgias, and also landed roles in Fortitude and Ófærð.

40. Anita Briem (1982)

Icelandic Actress

She was in the 2008 film Journey to the Center of the Earth, appearing as Hannah after playing Emily Stevens in the television show The Evidence.

41. Katrin Fridriks (1974)

Icelandic Artist

Katrin Fridriks is a conceptual painter.

42. Ásgeir Sigurvinsson (1955)

Icelandic Footballer

Ásgeir Sigi Sigurvinsson is an Icelandic football coach and a former player. The attacking midfielder was one of the first and certainly one of the most celebrated Icelandic professional football...

43. Ásthildur Helgadóttir (1976)

Footballer

Ásthildur Helgadóttir is an Icelandic former footballer who played club football in America and Sweden as well as her native Iceland. From 1993 until her retirement in 2007 she represented...

44. Árni Gautur Arason (1975)

Footballer

Árni Gautur Arason is an Icelandic former football goalkeeper. Árni is also an educated lawyer from the University of Iceland.

45. Thóra Arnórsdóttir (1975)

Icelandic Media Personality And

Thóra Arnórsdóttir is an Icelandic media personality and a candidate for the presidential election in June 2012. She has worked as a journalist and news editor at the Icelandic National...

46. Kjartan Sturluson (1975)

Footballer

Kjartan Sturluson is a retired Icelandic international football goalkeeper.

47. Brynjar Gunnarsson (1975)

Footballer

Brynjar Björn Gunnarsson is an Icelandic former footballer who last played for KR as a midfielder. Brynjar had previously played for Nottingham Forest Stoke City Watford and Reading in England...

48. Ásmundur Sveinsson (1893)

Icelandic Sculptor

Ásmundur Sveinsson was an Icelandic sculptor was born at Kolsstadir in West Iceland on May 20 1893 and died in Reykjavík on December 9 1982.

49. Gunnleifur Gunnleifsson (1975)

Icelandic Footballer

Gunnleifur Vignir Gunnleifsson is an Icelandic football goalkeeper who currently plays for Breiðablik having spent most of his career with Breiðablik's Kópavogur rivals HK.

50. Olaf de Fleur (1975)

Icelandic Filmmaker

Olaf de Fleur is an Icelandic film director scriptwriter and producer. Born in 1975 in Búðardalur Iceland Olaf has been a dedicated filmmaker for over a decade. He founded his...