Halldór Laxness Halldórsson (born 16 May 1985), better known as Dóri DNA,[1] is an Icelandic actor, author, comedian, rapper and television personality. He has hosted the TV-shows Skítamix on Stöð 2[2] and Veislan on RÚV.[3] In 2020, he started appearing as Colonel Sanders in advertisements for KFC in Iceland.[4] In May 2022, he released the single Því þú átt það skilið, along with Þormóður Eiríksson and Króli, and appeared as Sanders in the music video.[5]
Halldór Laxness Halldórsson | |
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Born | (1985-05-16) 16 May 1985 (age 37) |
Nationality | Icelandic |
Other names | Dóri DNA |
Occupation | Actor, author, comedian, rapper and television personality |
Parent(s) | Guðný Halldórsdóttir and Halldór Þorgeirsson |
Relatives | Auður Laxness (grandmother) Halldór Laxness (grandfather) |
Halldór is the son of filmmakers Guðný Halldórsdóttir and Halldór Þorgeirsson[6] and grandson of writer and Nobel Prize winner Halldór Laxness and writer and craftswoman Auður Laxness.[7][8]