Curiosidades

Was the first Icelandic person to win a Golden Globe Award.

Was found dead in his Berlin apartment after missing several work-related appointments. Although the cause of his death was never officially divulged, a toxicology report surfaced later, which stated that he had taken a fatal combination of anti-flu medication and cocaine, which had caused cardiac failure.

Denied suffering from depression; he called his condition 'melancholia', but didn't necessarily regard this as a bad thing, comparing it to purposely watching a sad movie.

Preferred to be called a composer who also scores movies, rather than movie composer.

Lived in Berlin, Germany.