Gunnar Jóhannsson
Icelandic musician and composer (1969–2018)
1969 — 2018
Quick Facts
Profession
Icelandic musician and composer (1969–2018)
Born
September 19, 1969
Died
2018 (age ~49)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
composer, record producer, pianist
IcelandBorn in ReykjavíkDied in Berlin
1969
Born in Reykjavík (1969-09-19)
2014
AwardGolden Globe Award for Best Original Score
2018
Died in Berlin
About
Jóhann Gunnar Jóhannsson was an Icelandic composer who wrote music for a wide array of media including theatre, dance, television, and film. His work is stylised by its blending of traditional orchestration with contemporary electronic elements.
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Who is Gunnar Jóhannsson?+
Jóhann Gunnar Jóhannsson was an Icelandic composer who wrote music for a wide array of media including theatre, dance, television, and film. His work is stylised by its blending of traditional orchestration with contemporary electronic elements.
What does the name Gunnar mean?+
The name Gunnar means "a male given name. Etymology: From Gunnarr, cognate with Günther and medieval Gunter.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Gunnar Jóhannsson born?+
Gunnar Jóhannsson was born on September 19, 1969.
When did Gunnar Jóhannsson die?+
Gunnar Jóhannsson died in 2018, at approximately 49 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name. Etymology: From Gunnarr, cognate with Günther and medieval Gunter.
The name Gunnar is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name. Etymology: From Gunnarr, cognate with Günther and medieval Gunter.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Gunnar
Gunnar — September 19, 1969
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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Respect.
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I use your work to teach. Pure genius, every note.
— a music teacher
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