Norwegian movie stars born in 1956
Here are 6 famous actors from Norway were born in 1956:
Reidar Sørensen
Reidar Sørensen (April 11, 1956 Hemnesberget-) also known as Reidar Sörensen or Reidar Sorenson is a Norwegian actor. He has three children, Kim Sørensen, Elias Holmen Sørensen and Isak Holmen Sørensen.
Sørensen was born in the small town of Hemnesberget, Norway. He began his career as an actor in the early 1980s and quickly rose to prominence in the Norwegian film and television industry. Over the years, he has appeared in a wide range of productions, ranging from dramas and comedies to horror films and action movies.
One of his most notable performances was in the 2006 film "Reprise," directed by Joachim Trier. The film was a critical success and helped to raise Sørensen's profile internationally.
In addition to his work in film and television, Sørensen has also acted in a number of stage productions. He is known for his versatility as an actor and his ability to bring complex characters to life on stage.
Outside of his work as an actor, Sørensen is also an accomplished painter and has had several exhibitions of his artwork throughout Norway. He is known for his brightly colored, abstract paintings, which have been praised for their energy and vibrancy.
Throughout his career, Sørensen has received numerous awards and accolades for his work as an actor, including the Amanda Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film "Sønner av Norge" in 2011. He continues to act and paint to this day, and is considered one of Norway's most talented and versatile performers.
Ingar Helge Gimle
Ingar Helge Gimle (September 28, 1956 Oslo-) a.k.a. Ingar H. Gimle is a Norwegian actor.
He started his acting career in 1993 with the TV series "Seks som oss" and has since appeared in several popular Norwegian TV shows, including "Hotel Cæsar," "Fox Grønland," and "Skolen." He is also known for his performances in Norwegian films such as "Uno," "En udødelig mann," and "Mannen som elsket Yngve." In addition to his work in TV and film, Gimle has also performed in several plays, including the popular Norwegian stage production "Art." Throughout his career, Gimle has received several award nominations for his acting, including two Amanda nominations for Best Actor.
Jan Edgar Fjell
Jan Edgar Fjell (January 15, 1956-) otherwise known as Jan Edgar Arnesen Fjell is a Norwegian actor.
He was born in Bærum, Norway and initially pursued a career as a lawyer, but eventually decided to switch to acting. Fjell is best known for his roles in Norwegian TV series and films, including "Sejer - Djevelen holder lyset" and "Varg Veum - Dødens drabanter". He has also appeared in international productions such as the Netflix series "Lilyhammer". In addition to his acting career, Fjell is a trained classical pianist and has performed concerts in Norway and Europe. He has been nominated several times for the Norwegian national television award, the Gullruten, and has won the award for Best Supporting Actor in a TV series twice. Fjell is married to Norwegian film director and writer Eva Isaksen, and they have two children together.
Hans Jacob Sand
Hans Jacob Sand (August 18, 1956 Oslo-) is a Norwegian actor.
He grew up in northern Norway and in his early career, he acted in several plays at the Norwegian National Theatre. Sand made his debut in film in 1984 with the movie "Villette", and has since appeared in many movies and TV series including "Varg Veum", "Lilyhammer" and "Dag". He has also lent his voice to dubbing several animated films and TV series. In addition to acting, Sand has also directed short films and has worked as a voice coach for actors. Outside of his career, he is known to be an avid sailor and has participated in several regattas.
Viggo Jønsberg
Viggo Jønsberg (May 22, 1956-) is a Norwegian actor.
He is best known for his work in Norwegian films and television series, such as "The Lion Woman", "Varg Veum", and "Wisting". Jønsberg began his acting career in the late 1970s and has since earned critical acclaim for his performances. In addition to his work in film and television, Jønsberg has also appeared on stage and has worked as a voice actor. He is a native of Oslo, Norway and has won several awards for his contributions to Norwegian cinema. Outside of acting, Jønsberg is involved in environmental activism and animal rights advocacy.
Lars Sørbø
Lars Sørbø (June 3, 1956 Porsgrunn-) is a Norwegian actor and dubber.
He studied at the National Theatre School in Oslo and began his acting career on stage in the mid-1970s. Sørbø has appeared in many Norwegian TV series and films, including "Herman", "Kampen om tungtvannet", and "Vikingane". He is also known for his voice acting work, having lent his voice to numerous characters in Norwegian dubs of international films and TV shows. In addition to his acting career, Sørbø has also directed several theater productions and worked as a drama teacher. He has been awarded the Hedda Award for best supporting actor in a musical and the Amanda Award for best supporting actor.