Edda Heidrún Backman was an Icelandic actress known for her roles in films like “101 Reykjavík,” “Schwarz und ohne Zucker,” and “The Beast.” She was born on November 27, 1957, in Akranes, Iceland, and gained popularity for voicing several Disney characters in Icelandic.
Personal and Family Life
Edda Heidrún Backman spent her early years in Iceland where she developed a passion for acting. She was involved in numerous theater productions and worked extensively in voice acting, making her voice recognizable to many Icelandic fans of Disney films.
Career
Edda had a diverse career that spanned several decades in film and television. Apart from her notable roles on screen, she contributed significantly to Icelandic culture by voicing beloved Disney characters such as Jasmine from “Aladdin” and Lady from “Lady and the Tramp.”
Death and Legacy
Edda Heidrún Backman passed away on October 1, 2016, in Reykjavik, Iceland, due to motor neuron disease. Her legacy lives on through her contributions to Icelandic cinema and voice acting, inspiring future generations of artists and entertainers.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Bíódagar | 1994-06-30 | Mamma Bigga |
| 101 Reykjavík | 2000-05-31 | Kona Páls |
| Stikkfrí | 1997-12-26 | |
| Áramótaskaup: 2002 | 2002-12-31 | Ingibjörg Sólrún Gísladóttir |
| Schwarz und ohne Zucker | 1985-01-01 | |
| Ævintýri á Norðurslóðum | 1992-04-01 | Mother |
| Gamla brúðan | 1992-01-01 | The Narrator |
| Í draumi sérhvers manns | 1995-02-03 | |
| Ævintýri á okkar tímum | 1992-12-19 | |
| Enginn venjulegur drengur | 1989-12-26 | |
| Öskubuska og maðurinn sem átti engar buxur | 1986-01-01 | |
| Ragnar í Smára | 2005-01-01 | Narrator |
| Kaldaljós | 2004-01-01 | Birna |