Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson Net Worth

Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson is an Icelandic professional strongman, actor, and former professional basketball player. Born on November 26, 1988, he is best known for his role as Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane in the HBO series 'Game of Thrones'. In 2015, he broke a 1000-year-old record by carrying a 10 m (33 ft) long 650 kg (1,430 lb) log for five steps. He is the first actor to portray Clegane in more than one season, appearing in both season 4 and 5.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor
Birth Day November 26, 1988
Age 35 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Sagittarius
Other names Thor The Mountain
Occupation Strongman
Years active 2010–present (strongman)
Height 206 cm (6 ft 9 in)
Weight 189–200 kg (417–441 lb)
Website hafthorbjornsson.com
Listed height 206 cm (6 ft 9 in)
Playing career 2004–2008
Position Center
2004–2005 Breiðablik
2005–2006 FSu
2006–2007 KR
2007–2008 FSu
Medal record Representing  Iceland World's Strongest Man 6th 2011 World's Strongest Man 3rd 2012 World's Strongest Man 3rd 2013 World's Strongest Man 2nd 2014 World's Strongest Man 3rd 2015 World's Strongest Man 2nd 2016 World's Strongest Man 2nd 2017 World's Strongest Man Arnold Strongman Classic 10th 2012 Arnold Strongman Classic 8th 2013 Arnold Strongman Classic 5th 2014 Arnold Strongman Classic 7th 2015 Arnold Strongman Classic 5th 2016 Arnold Strongman Classic 2nd 2017 Arnold Strongman Classic 1st 2018 Arnold Strongman Classic Europe's Strongest Man 1st 2014 1st 2015 2nd 2016 1st 2017 1st 2018 Giants Live 4th 2011 Poland Strongman Champions League 3rd 2013 SCL Iceman Challenge IV 1st 2013 Latvia 2nd 2013 Germany 1st 2015 SCL Iceman Challenge Jón Páll Sigmarsson Classic 2nd 2010 1st 2012 Iceland's Strongest Man 3rd 2010 1st 2011 1st 2012 1st 2013 1st 2014 1st 2015 1st 2016 1st 2017 Strongest Man in Iceland 1st 2010 1st 2011 1st 2012 1st 2016 1st 2017 Iceland's Strongest Viking 1st 2010 1st 2011 1st 2012 Westfjord's Viking 4th 2009 1st 2010 1st 2011 1st 2012 OK Budar Strongman Championships 1st 2010 Representing  IcelandWorld's Strongest ManArnold Strongman ClassicEurope's Strongest ManGiants LiveStrongman Champions LeagueJón Páll Sigmarsson ClassicIceland's Strongest ManStrongest Man in IcelandIceland's Strongest VikingWestfjord's VikingOK Budar Strongman Championships 6th2011 World's Strongest Man3rd2012 World's Strongest Man3rd2013 World's Strongest Man2nd2014 World's Strongest Man3rd2015 World's Strongest Man2nd2016 World's Strongest Man2nd2017 World's Strongest Man10th2012 Arnold Strongman Classic8th2013 Arnold Strongman Classic5th2014 Arnold Strongman Classic7th2015 Arnold Strongman Classic5th2016 Arnold Strongman Classic2nd2017 Arnold Strongman Classic1st2018 Arnold Strongman Classic1st20141st20152nd20161st20171st20184th2011 Poland3rd2013 SCL Iceman Challenge IV1st2013 Latvia2nd2013 Germany1st2015 SCL Iceman Challenge2nd20101st20123rd20101st20111st20121st20131st20141st20151st20161st20171st20101st20111st20121st20161st20171st20101st20111st20124th20091st20101st20111st20121st2010

💰 Net worth

Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, also known as "The Mountain" from the hit television series Game of Thrones, has enjoyed a successful career in the entertainment industry. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to range between $100,000 and $1 million. Born in 1988, this Icelandic actor has captivated audiences worldwide with his imposing physique and powerful presence on screen. Beyond his portrayal of the iconic character, Björnsson has also ventured into other projects, showcasing his versatility and expanding his reach in the industry. With a promising future ahead, it comes as no surprise that his net worth continues to grow.

Biography/Timeline

2004

Between 2004 and 2006 Hafþór played 32 games for the Icelandic junior national basketball teams. In 2006 he played 8 games with Iceland's U-18 national team in Division A of the U18 European Championship.

2007

For the 2007–2008 season, he moved back to play for FSu Selfoss. For the season he averaged 6.7 points on 63.8% shooting, helping the team achieve promotion to the Úrvalsdeild. The troublesome ankle forced him to retire from basketball after the season at the age of 20.

2008

Hafþór met Icelandic strongman Magnús Ver Magnússon at his gym "Jakaból" in 2008, and Magnús said that Hafþór seemed a good prospect as a strongman. Hafþór won several strongman contests in Iceland in 2010 including Strongest Man in Iceland, Iceland's Strongest Viking, Westfjords Viking, and five of six events at the OK Badur Strongman Championships.

2011

Hafþór took part in World's Strongest Man after earning a wild card invitation to the 2011 contest. He came in sixth overall. Taking part again in ensuing years, he placed third in 2012, 2013 and 2015. He finished runner-up in 2014 event to Žydrūnas Savickas and again in the 2016 event to Brian Shaw. In 2017, Hafþór once again was Runner up, this time to Eddie Hall.

2013

Hafþór was cast as Ser Gregor "The Mountain" Clegane for the fourth season of the HBO series Game of Thrones in August 2013. This was his first main acting role, and he is the third person to depict the character after Conan Stevens played the role in season 1 and Ian Whyte in season 2. He became the first actor to portray Clegane in more than one continuous season with his appearances in season 4, season 5, season 6 and season 7. Hafþór was cast for the role of Mongkut in the 2017 film Kickboxer: Retaliation.

2014

Hafþór was born in Reykjavík. His father, Björn, is over 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) in height and his mother, Ragnheiður, is of similar stature. Hafþór's grandfather, Reynir, is nearly as tall as Hafþór and "just as broad across the chest". Reynir recalled in 2014 that Hafþór worked on the family farm outside Reykjavík as a child and "was always big, even when he wasn't tall".

2015

Hafþór played the lead role in the Philadelphia Renaissance Faire during their debut season in 2015. He appeared as "King Thor," the leader of a Viking raiding party intent on capturing the city of Amman.

2016

In 2016, Hafþór co-founded the spirit brand Icelandic Mountain Vodka. The main focus of the company is a seven-time distilled icelandic vodka, as well as having a gin production.

2017

In March 2017, Hafþór was diagnosed with Bell's palsy.

2018

On March 3, 2018, Hafþór made history and broke the Elephant Bar deadlift world record with his successful 472 kg (1,041 lb) third attempt, as well as ranking 1st at the Arnold Strongman Classic 2018. The previous Elephant Bar deadlift world record was held by Jerry Pritchett at 468 kg (1,032 lb), which was set last year at the Arnold Strongman Classic 2017.