Jón Gnarr
Icelandic actor and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Jón Gnarr?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Jón Gnarr (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈjouːn ˈknar̥ː]; born Jón Gunnar Kristinsson[lower-alpha 1] on 2 January 1967) is an Icelandic actor, comedian, and politician who served as the Mayor of Reykjavík from 2010 to 2014.[5]
Quick Facts 20th Mayor of Reykjavík, Preceded by ...
Jón Gnarr | |
---|---|
20th Mayor of Reykjavík | |
In office 15 June 2010 – 16 June 2014 | |
Preceded by | Hanna Birna Kristjánsdóttir |
Succeeded by | Dagur B. Eggertsson |
Personal details | |
Born | Jón Gunnar Kristinsson (1967-01-02) 2 January 1967 (age 57) Reykjavík, Iceland |
Political party | Social Democratic Alliance (2017–2024[citation needed]) |
Other political affiliations |
|
Spouse | Jóhanna "Jóga" Jóhannsdóttir |
Children | 5 |
Close
Gnarr was a well-known comedian and actor starting in the 1990s, including teaming with Sigurjón Kjartansson as the duo Tvíhöfði on radio and television. In 2009, he formed the Best Party, a political party that began as political satire but quickly turned into a real political player due to its electoral successes, which were perceived to be a reaction to the 2008–2011 Icelandic financial crisis.[6]