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Hafþór Björnsson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 28, 1988 |
|---|---|
| Age | 37 |
| Birthplace | Reykjavík, Iceland |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius - (see also Hafþór Björnsson's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Millennial Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Gregor 'The Mountain' Clegane on Game of Thrones; winning the 2018 World's Strongest Man competition. |
Intro
Hafþór Björnsson is an Icelandic professional strongman and actor, best known for playing Gregor 'The Mountain' Clegane on the HBO series Game of Thrones. He is also a renowned powerlifter and former professional basketball player.
Early Life & Background
Born and raised in Reykjavík, Iceland, Hafþór Björnsson initially played basketball professionally before injuries led him to pursue strength athletics.
Career Highlights
- Portrayed Gregor 'The Mountain' Clegane in HBO's Game of Thrones (2014–2019)
- Won World's Strongest Man in 2018
- Set the world deadlift record at 501 kg (2020)
- Multiple-time winner of Iceland's Strongest Man and Europe's Strongest Man titles
Trivia
- He is the only person to have won the Arnold Strongman Classic, Europe's Strongest Man, and World's Strongest Man in the same year (2018).
- Stands at 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) tall.
- Transitioned from professional basketball to strongman due to recurring ankle injuries.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Hafþór Björnsson?
Hafþór Björnsson is 37 years old.
When was Hafþór Björnsson born?
Hafþór Björnsson was born the 28 November 1988.
Where is Hafþór Björnsson from?
Reykjavík, Iceland.
On His Birth-Day
About November 28th, 1988, in brief:
- Historical events: An F4 tornado struck North Carolina on November 28, 1988, causing significant destruction and loss of life. The tornado was part of a larger outbreak that affected several states, leading to widespread damage and emergency responses.
- Day of the week: November 28th, 1988 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Baby, I Love Your Way/Freebird Medley by Will To Power
- #1 UK song: Mistletoe And Wine by Cliff Richard
- Popular movie: Die Hard directed by John McTiernan
Check the link for more news and curiosities on November 28th, 1988.