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==Country==

Iceland

==Birth - Death==

1945 -

==Occupation==

Entertainment

==Notable Achievements==



==Description==

Actor, singer, songwriter.  When he revealed his homosexuality, he received threats and his records were no longer played on the radio.  Moved to Copenhagen, but returned to Iceland to found Icelandic Organization for Lesbians and Gays.  Lyrics often focus on LGBTQ rights.