Anita Briem
Anita Briem | |
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| Born | 29 May 1982 Reykjavík,Iceland |
| Alma mater | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art(2004) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse | Constantine Paraskevopoulos |
| Parent(s) | Gunnlaugur Briem Erna Þórarinsdóttir |
Anita Briem(born 29 May 1982) is anIcelandicactress.[1]She is known for her role asQueen Jane SeymouronThe Tudorsand her role as Hannah Asgeirsson inJourney to the Center of the Earth.
Personal life[edit]
Briem was born on 29 May 1982,[2]inReykjavíkand is the daughter of drummer Gunnlaugur Briem ofMezzoforteandback-up vocalistErna Þórarinsdóttir. She started acting when she was nine at theNational Theatre of Iceland.She moved to England at the age of sixteen, graduating from theRoyal Academy of Dramatic Artin London in 2004,[3]with a BA in Acting Degree (H Level),[3]and having received the John Barton award in Stage Fighting. As a child she studied hand-to-hand combat and is trained in a variety of weaponry including the broadsword.[4]She is married to actor/director Constantine Paraskevopoulos.[1]
Career[edit]
In 2008, Briem starred inJourney to the Center of the Earthas the female action hero lead,[5][6]and also had major roles in the filmsDylan Dog: Dead of Night(2011),[7]andElevator(2011).[7]
She appeared in the second season ofThe Tudors,[7]portraying KingHenry VIII's thirdqueen consort,Jane Seymour;she was replaced in the third season after the show was unable to work out conflicting dates with New Line Cinema over her previous commitment to the premiere and press forJourney to the Center of the Earth.[7]
Film and television[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The Nun | Eve | |
| 2006 | Köld slóð | Elín | English title:Cold Trail |
| 2008 | Journey to the Center of the Earth | Hannah Ásgeirsson | Also filmed in3D |
| 2009 | Everything Will Happen Before You Die | Karen | |
| 2010 | The Storyteller | Nicole | |
| 2011 | Dylan Dog: Dead of Night | Elizabeth | |
| You, Me & the Circus | Bo | ||
| Queen of Hearts | Claire | Short Film | |
| Elevator | Celine Fouquet | ||
| 2012 | You, Me & The Circus | Bo | [7] |
| 2015 | Queen of Hearts | Claire | |
| 2016 | Salt and Fire | Flight Attendant | [7] |
| 2019 | The Drone | Corrine Coldwell | [7] |
| 2021 | Quake | Saga | [7] |
| 2022 | A Letter from Helga | ||
| 2023 | Wild Game |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Doctors | Anneka Marsh | Episode: "Golden Girl" |
| 2005 | Doctor Who | Sally | Episode: "The Christmas Invasion" |
| 2006 | The Evidence | Emily Stevens | Episodes: "And the Envelope Please" "Stringers" "Wine and Die" "Yi vs. Li" "Borrowed Time" "Pilot" "Down for the Count" |
| 2008 | The Tudors | Jane Seymour | Season Two, 4 episodes |
| Up Close with Carrie Keagan | Anita Briem | ||
| 2020 | The Minister | Steinunn | |
| Venjulegt fólk | Lilja |
References[edit]
- ^abSylvía Rut Sigfúsdóttir (5 October 2020)."Grenjaði úr mér augun í einn og hálfan tíma samfleytt".Vísir.is(in Icelandic).Retrieved17 September2021.
- ^"Anita Briem biography".tribute.ca.Tribute Entertainment Media Group.Retrieved19 February2017.
- ^ab"RADA Student & graduate profiles - Anita Briem".rada.ac.uk.Retrieved14 October2023.
- ^About Webpage."Anita Briem Interview".about.com.[permanent dead link]
- ^Guðrún Ansnes (16 April 2016)."Ætlaði aldrei að verða nein Hollywood leikkona".Vísir.is(in Icelandic).Retrieved17 September2021.
- ^Gunnhildi Finnsdóttur (27 July 2008)."Anita Briem bjargar sér sjálf".Morgunblaðið(in Icelandic).Retrieved17 September2021.
- ^abcdefgh"Anita Briem Credits".tvguide.com.Retrieved14 October2023.
External links[edit]
- Anita BriematIMDb
- Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Profile;Retrieved 7 May 2014
- References to Anita Briem and her unusual surname;Retrieved 7 May 2014
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