Olaf Heine Johannessen (born 1961), is a highly acclaimed Faroese actor known for his versatile acting skills and remarkable performances.

He is considered to be one of the most prominent actors in the Nordic countries, and has received critical acclaim for his performances on stage and on screen, including the Reumert Prize, Denmark's most prestigious award for theater, for his leading roles in "Puntilla," "Mephisto," and "Det store stilhæfte."

He also won the Robert Prize for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Kristian Kamper in the “Killing" and was nominated for “Der Faust”, the prestigious  German theater award, for his performance as Peer Gynt in Peer Gynt at Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus in Düsseldorf.Johannessen has worked with numerous theater companies on the Faroe Islands in Denmark and in Europe.

In addition to his acting work, he is a co-founder of the theater group Leikhús Skift, which he founded and runs with his wife, Marita Dalsgaard.

His talent, dedication, and passion have made him one of the most respected and beloved figures in Faroese culture, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations of artists for years to come.