Best Leading Actor or Actress is one of the categories at the

Edda Awards The Edda Award is an accolade bestowed annually by the Icelandic Film and Television Academy, and is the most prominent film and television award in Iceland, awarded annually in February. The ''Edda'' has awarded for outstanding work in various ca ...

. It has been given since 1999, annually.

1999-2016

From 1999 to 2003, 2007 to 2008, and 2010 to 2016, there was one Edda Award to the best actor and other Edda Award to the best actress. No awards were held in 2009. Winners – Best Actor: Winners – Best Actress:

2004-2006

Between 2004 and 2006, one award was given to the best actor/actress. Winners: {{Edda Awards Edda Awards Film awards for lead actress Film awards for lead actor