Famous Norwegian Actors

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Kristofer Hivju
(Actor)
Kristofer Hivju
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Birthdate: December 7, 1978
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Oslo, Norway
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Christopher Heyerdahl
(Actor)
Christopher Heyerdahl
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Birthdate: September 18, 1963
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: British Columbia, Canada
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Alexander Rybak
(Singer, Violinist, Pianist and Actor)
Alexander Rybak
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Birthdate: May 13, 1986
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Minsk, Belarus

Alexander Rybak is a Belarusian-Norwegian singer-composer, violinist, and pianist. The son of two talented musicians, he began to play musical instruments when he was just five. He studied at the Barratt Due Institute of Music before beginning his career. Besides being a musician, he is also an actor and has appeared in many TV shows and films. 

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Tobias Santelmann
(Norwegian Actor Best Known for His Films: ‘Kon-Tiki’ and ‘Jeg er din’)
Tobias Santelmann
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Birthdate: August 8, 1980
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Freiburg, Germany

Tobias Santelmann is a German-born Norwegian actor best known for starring in the historical drama film Kon-Tiki. Interested in acting from a young age, he graduated from the Oslo National Academy of the Arts. Since then, he has been employed at The Norwegian Theatre in Oslo. He is also active in the TV and film industries.

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Aksel Hennie
(Actor)
Aksel Hennie
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Birthdate: October 29, 1975
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Lambertseter, Oslo, Norway
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
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Tarjei Sandvik Moe
(Norwegian Actor Best Known for His Role as ‘Isak Valtersen’ in the TV Series ‘Skam’)
Tarjei Sandvik Moe
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Birthdate: May 24, 1999
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Oslo, Norway

Norwegian actor Tarjei Sandvik Moe is best known for his award-winning portrayal of Isak Valtersen in the series Skam. While his character in the series was praised for its unusually frank depiction of homosexuality, unknown to many, he had skipped a math class to audition for the role.

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Rune Temte
(Actor)
Rune Temte
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Birthdate: September 29, 1965
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Solbergelva, Nedre Eiker, Norway
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Synnove Macody Lund
(Journalist)
Synnove Macody Lund
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Birthdate: May 24, 1976
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Stord, Norway
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Anders Danielsen Lie
(Norwegian Actor and Musician)
Anders Danielsen Lie
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Birthdate: January 1, 1979
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Oslo, Norway

Anders Danielsen Lie is a Norwegian actor, medical doctor, and musician. Danielsen Lie has played leading roles in award-winning films like Reprise and Oslo, 31 August. His portrayal of Anders in Oslo, 31 August was honored at the RiverRun International Film Festival in 2012. In 2022, he was named Best Supporting Actor at the National Society of Film Critics Awards.

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Thorbjørn Harr
(Actor)
Thorbjørn Harr
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Birthdate: May 24, 1974
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Oslo, Norway
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Henrik Holm
(Actor)
Henrik Holm
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Birthdate: September 12, 1995
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Oslo, Norway
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Kåre Conradi
(Actor)
Kåre Conradi
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Birthdate: January 11, 1972
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Asker Municipality, Norway
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Trond Fausa Aurvåg
(Actor, Director)
Trond Fausa Aurvåg
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Birthdate: December 2, 1972
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Fetsund, Norway
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Kristoffer Joner
(Actor)
Kristoffer Joner
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Birthdate: September 19, 1972
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Stavanger, Norway
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Thomas Hayes
(Actor, DJ)
Thomas Hayes
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Birthdate: March 7, 1997
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Akershus, Norway

Thomas Hayes is a Norwegian-British DJ and actor best known for his portrayal of William Magnusson in the popular teen drama streaming TV series, Skam. Thomas Hayes has also appeared in several music videos of popular artists like Alan Walker.  

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Alexander Hanson
(Actor)
Alexander Hanson
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Birthdate: April 28, 1961
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Oslo, Norway
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Pål Sverre Hagen
(Actor)
Pål Sverre Hagen
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Birthdate: November 6, 1980
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Stavanger, Norway
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
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Jakob Oftebro
(Actor)
Jakob Oftebro
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Birthdate: January 12, 1986
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Oslo, Norway
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Herman Tommeraas
(Norwegian Dancer and Actor)
Herman Tommeraas
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Birthdate: April 2, 1997
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Solbergelva, Norway

Herman Tommeraas is a Norwegian model and actor best known for his portrayal of Christoffer Schistad in the popular television series, Skam. Tommeraas' popularity increased when the show achieved international success. With more than two million followers on Instagram, Herman Tommeraas is arguably one of the most popular stars on the TV series.

 20 
Adil Khan
(Actor)
Adil Khan
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Birthdate: September 3, 1983
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Oslo, Norway
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Erik Hivju
(Actor)
Erik Hivju
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Birthdate: September 24, 1947
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Norway
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Per Fredrik Åsly
(Singer-songwriter)
Per Fredrik Åsly
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Birthdate: December 21, 1986
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Sandefjord, Vestfold, Norway

Norwegian singer Per Fredrik Åsly, better known by his stage name, PelleK, has been associated with groups such as Damnation Angels and Qantice. He also has his own band, PelleK. He is extremely popular on YouTube, too, and has appeared in the film Creators: The Past and the popular series Vikings.

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Nils Jørgen Kaalstad
(Actor)
Nils Jørgen Kaalstad
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Birthdate: January 23, 1979
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Bærum, Norway

Norwegian actor Nils Jørgen Kaalstad is perhaps best known for his role as Arvid in the series Norsemen. His other major portrayals have been for films such as Headhunters and series such as Lilyhammer. He is also an electronic musician, known by his stage name, Sideshow Jøgge.

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Henrik Mestad
(Actor)
Henrik Mestad
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Birthdate: June 22, 1964
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Oslo, Norway
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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Jon Øigarden
(Actor)
Jon Øigarden
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Birthdate: May 31, 1971
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Oslo, Norway
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Tutte Lemkow
(Actor)
Tutte Lemkow
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Birthdate: August 28, 1918
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Oslo, Norway
Died: November 10, 1991
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Nicolai Cleve Broch
(Actor)
Nicolai Cleve Broch
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Birthdate: November 14, 1975
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Bærum, Norway
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Mads Sjøgård Pettersen
(Actor)
Mads Sjøgård Pettersen
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Birthdate: January 21, 1984
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Norway
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Dennis Storhøi
(Actor)
Dennis Storhøi
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Birthdate: July 15, 1960
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Fredrikstad, Norway
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Bjørn Floberg
(Actor)
Bjørn Floberg
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Birthdate: September 12, 1947
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Tønsberg, Norway
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Trond Espen Seim
(Actor)
Trond Espen Seim
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Birthdate: October 4, 1971
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Oslo, Norway
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Bjorn Sundquist
(Actor)
Bjorn Sundquist
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Birthdate: June 16, 1948
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Hammerfest, Norway
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Fridtjov Saheim
(Director)
Fridtjov Saheim
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Birthdate: July 2, 1968
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Norway
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Sven Nordin
(Actor)
Sven Nordin
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Birthdate: February 6, 1957
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Oslo, Norway
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Anders Baasmo Christiansen
(Actor)
Anders Baasmo Christiansen
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Birthdate: January 29, 1976
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Hamar, Norway
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Stig Henrik Hoff
(Actor)
Stig Henrik Hoff
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Birthdate: February 4, 1965
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Vadsø Municipality, Norway
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Odd-Magnus Williamson
(,Actor, Comedian)
Odd-Magnus Williamson
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Birthdate: September 14, 1980
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Oslo, Norway
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Zahid Ali
(Stand-up comedian, Actor)
Zahid Ali
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Birthdate: June 30, 1976
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Norway
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Bjørn Skagestad
(Actor)
Bjørn Skagestad
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Birthdate: September 5, 1950
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Oslo, Norway
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Cliff Moustache
(Director who directed his first short film Radio Knockout in 2000)
Cliff Moustache
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Birthdate: November 9, 1952
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Seycellois

Cliff Moustache is a Seycellois-Norwegian film actor, director, and playwright. Born in Seychelles, Moustache has contributed immensely to Norwegian society by starting Nordic Black Xpress, a theatre school, and the Nordic Black Theatre in Oslo. In 2019, Cliff Moustache was honored by Marianne Borgenprestigious with the Artist of the Year honor, making him the first foreigner to receive the award.