Person Biography:
Joi Johannsson is a renowned Nordic actor, born and raised in Iceland. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Hartford, Connecticut in 1994, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre and Cinematic Arts.
Early Career:
Joi made his acting debut in 1986, appearing in the international TV mini-series "Nonni and Manni". Since then, he has had a prolific career, appearing in over 40 international films and TV productions.
Notable Roles:
Some of Joi's most notable roles include his appearance in Clint Eastwood's "Flag of Our Fathers" (USA),as well as the lead role in Baltasar Kormakur's "The Deep" (Iceland),which received widespread recognition from various film festivals. He has also appeared in the TV mini-series "Fortitude 2" (UK),alongside Dennis Quaid.
Awards and Recognition:
Joi's work has garnered numerous awards and nominations, including the Ten Edda Awards, the Nordic Council, European Film Awards, the Göteborg Film Festival, Les Arcs European Film Festival, and the Mar del Plata Film Festival.
Language Skills:
Joi is a multi-talented performer, equally skilled in comedy and drama. He is proficient in languages, speaking German and Scandinavian languages fluently, with a perfect American and British accent. However, he does not speak Finnish.
Theatre Credits:
Joi has an impressive theatre credits, with almost 50 productions under his belt in the USA and Iceland. Some of his notable theatre roles include Leontes in "A Winters Tale", Woof in "Hair", Ginger in "Jerusalem", Stanley in "One Man, Two Guvnors", Man 1 in "39 Steps", and Alex in "Certified Male".
TV and Radio Shows:
Joi has hosted, produced, and written over 200 TV episodes and 150 radio shows.
Current Projects:
Joi's latest project is the TV series "The Mayor" (Iceland),which has just finished shooting. He will also be presenting his film "The Death in Westfjords" at the Oldenburg Filmfestival in Germany in September. His next premieres are "The Oath" by Baltasar Kormakur on September 9th and "The Death in Westfjords" and "The Death of the Elf Woman" on the German TV station ARD in October.
