Sigurjón Kjartansson (born 20 September 1968) is an Icelandic writer
and producer. Showrunner of Trapped. He is known for his role in the
radio duo TvÃhöfði with Jón Gnarr and for his part in the popular
Icelandic television sketch comedy Fóstbræður. He has since written
many Icelandic TV series, including SvÃnasúpan (2004), Stelpurnar
(2005â€"2008) and the drama series Pressa (2007-2012), "Réttur"
(2009â€"2010) Réttur was later picked up by NBC for a US remake. In
the years 1988 to 1994, he was active in the Icelandic music scene as
vocalist and lead guitarist in the metal band HAM. In 1992 he wrote
the score for the Icelandic cult film Sódóma ReykjavÃk.In 2012,
Sigurjón joined Icelandic director Baltasar Kormákur in rebranding
his company under the name of RVK Studios, where Sigurjón is Head of
Development. He is showrunner of 10-part drama series, Trapped. The
series is a co-production between RÚV, ZDF, France Televisions, BBC
and Scandinavian public broadcasters.In 2010 Sigurjón's wife gave
birth to a baby girl after only 24 weeks pregnancy. The baby was only
540g at birth and life chances were slim. "She is a miracle child"
Kjartansson said in a 2014 interview about the rough time and his
daughter's recovery.
and producer. Showrunner of Trapped. He is known for his role in the
radio duo TvÃhöfði with Jón Gnarr and for his part in the popular
Icelandic television sketch comedy Fóstbræður. He has since written
many Icelandic TV series, including SvÃnasúpan (2004), Stelpurnar
(2005â€"2008) and the drama series Pressa (2007-2012), "Réttur"
(2009â€"2010) Réttur was later picked up by NBC for a US remake. In
the years 1988 to 1994, he was active in the Icelandic music scene as
vocalist and lead guitarist in the metal band HAM. In 1992 he wrote
the score for the Icelandic cult film Sódóma ReykjavÃk.In 2012,
Sigurjón joined Icelandic director Baltasar Kormákur in rebranding
his company under the name of RVK Studios, where Sigurjón is Head of
Development. He is showrunner of 10-part drama series, Trapped. The
series is a co-production between RÚV, ZDF, France Televisions, BBC
and Scandinavian public broadcasters.In 2010 Sigurjón's wife gave
birth to a baby girl after only 24 weeks pregnancy. The baby was only
540g at birth and life chances were slim. "She is a miracle child"
Kjartansson said in a 2014 interview about the rough time and his
daughter's recovery.
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