David Freyr Thorunnarson
Graduated as an actor from the Film/Theatreschool Holberg in Copenhagen in spring 2007. Since then he has been involved in many performances on stage, on screen and in the radio. In addition to his education he has been trained in dancing, singing and long form improve.
Davíð joined the performance group, 16 lovers soon after graduation and has worked with them ever since. The group has been nominated for a culture prize and won the Icelandic Theater Awards for their show, The Spectacle of The Year in 2012. Alongside working with 16 lovers, Davíð has performed with other groups such as Óskabörn Ógæfunnar and Friðgeir Einarsson.
Davíð has a wide experience on screen and has performed in films such as Bjarnfreðarson, Jitters, Life in a Fishbowl and the Russian sci-fi The Calculator, the documentary Journey´s End and numerous commercials and ad campaigns, domestically and abroad. In 2014 Davíð played the lead role in a large ad campaign in Poland. The Campaign won numerous prizes in the home country and neighbour area. Davíð´s most resent screen work is a role in the television series Case which is shown around the world and available on Netflix. A new film with the working title; Júlia &Maria, lies ahead where Davíð plays large role.
In the year 2015 Davíð graduated with a master degree in Cultural Management from Bifröst University which is a great addition to his practical- and production arsenal. As well as co- writing, project manging and producing at 16 lovers, Davíð is a producer with other groups such as Díó, EP (Edda Productions) and Augnablik.
Davíð has a baritone voice, plays guitar and a bit on drums and base. He is a gifted dancer and can easily master different dance styles. He is also a former elite swimmer and physically fit. In a addition he has trained contemporary dance, akido, athletics, handball, basketball ballet and stage fight. He speaks fluent English and Danish and can also master different accent in these languages. He has also general knowledge in German, Norwegian and Swedish.