Was elected Mayor of Reykjavik (the capital of Iceland) in 2010. His party, Besti flokkurinn (Best Party), was formed only five months before elections. Term of service: 15 June 2010-16 June 2014. Did not run for reelection.
Is a former member of the comedy duo Tvíhöfði
Has performed in two stand-up comedy shows in Iceland, Ég var einu
sinni nörd (I used to be a nerd) and Ekki óttast ég er hér (Don't be
afraid I'm here). They were both a big hit.