Personal info
Known for
Music Director
Gender
Male
Birthday
07 July
Location
Northeastern, Iceland
Edit pageAtli Örvarsson
Biography
Atli Örvarsson is an Icelandic composer and musician, renowned for his work in film, television, and concert music. Born on May 24, 1970, in Reykjavik, Iceland, Örvarsson showed an early interest in music, studying composition and performance before pursuing a career in scoring for visual media.
Örvarsson began his professional journey collaborating with established composers and contributing additional music to major Hollywood productions. His talent and versatility soon led him to compose full scores for a variety of films, demonstrating a capacity to craft both epic orchestral arrangements and intimate, emotive soundscapes. His notable works include The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012), The First King (2019), and White House Down (2013), among others.
In addition to feature films, Örvarsson has composed music for television series, commercials, and video games, showcasing his adaptability across different media. His music is often praised for its rich textures, memorable themes, and ability to enhance narrative storytelling.
