Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, an Icelandic actor, played the role of the blind man in the TV series ‘The Widow,’ but he is not blind in real life. 

One of Iceland’s biggest stars Ólafsson, is well-known for featuring in movies like Children, Trapped, The Deep, and Lady Dynamite. 

He is a huge man like a looming mountain in the fjord and has a pine forest-like beard and stride of a grizzly bear. 

Thanks to his great career in the entertainment industry as an actor and producer, he has a whopping net worth of $13 million. 

Is Ólafur Darri Ólafsson Blind?

No, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson is not blind. he just played the role of the blind man in the Amazon and ITV’s series “The Widow.”

It was the first time Darri had played the blind man character in movies or TV shows. 

As preparation for the series, he met with the novelist who was blind. 

In the series, Ólafsson has played the role of Ariel Helgason, a blind Icelandic man who applies for a medical trial hoping to restore his sight. 

Louise Brealey, another blind character in the series, said that the biggest challenge while filming was making eye contact with him. 

Find Out Ólafur Darri Ólafsson Age, Height And Weight 

As of now, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson’s age is 48 years old as he was born on 13 March 1973 in Connecticut to Icelandic parents. 

His father studied medicine in the USA, but their family returned to Iceland when he was four years old. 

So, he holds dual citizenship in America and Iceland. Likewise, his birth sign is Pisces. 

The Icelandic-American actor stands 6 ft 5 inches tall (193 cm) and weighs around 90 kg.

Furthermore, talking about his body measurement Ólafsson has 44 inches chest, 36 inches waist, and 15 inches biceps. 

Ólafur Darri Ólafsson Wife And Net Worth Revelaed

Ólafur Darri Ólafsson is happily married to his wife, Lovísa Ósk Gunnarsdóttir. 

Lovísa began dancing at four before joining the Iceland Dance Company. 

In her illustrious 16 years as a dancer, she has toured worldwide, performing and working with a wide range of artists in events and festivals. 

However, in 2018 she suffered a career-ending injury. 

The couple also has two children. But they have not revealed their date yet; one was born in 2010 and another in 2014. 

According to several online sources, Ólafsson is estimated to have a net worth of $13 million. Being one of the biggest Icelandic stars, it’s not surprising why he has such as whooping net worth. 

Most of his income comes from his acting career, having featured in more than 50 movies and TV shows.