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Kolbeinn was born and raised in Ólafsfjörður, a small fishing village in northern Iceland. His early experiences as a fisherman and later as a worker in a maximum-security psychiatric ward have shaped his intense yet grounded on-screen presence. A prolific talent across independent stage, television, and film, Kolbeinn also writes for both mediums. His theatre work merges visuals, performance art, dance, and drama, marking him as an innovative and bold creative force. Although he entered television later than many, Kolbeinn’s career accelerated rapidly with his breakout performance as the antagonist ‘Salomon’ in the dark romantic thriller BLACK SANDS, which premiered at Berlinale. He played the role of ‘Charendin’ in the third season of Amazon’s acclaimed fantasy drama THE WHEEL OF TIME. Most recently, Kolbeinn starred in the lead role of the detective drama REYKJAVÍK 112, which became Síminn’s most-watched drama series of all time. The series is set for international release later this year.