Aksel Hennie facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Aksel Hennie
Born	(1975-10-29) 29 October 1975 (age 49) Oslo, Norway
Occupation	Actor, director, screenwriter
Spouse(s)	Karoline Hegbom ​ ​ (m. 2019)​
Children	3

Aksel Hennie (born October 29, 1975) is a famous actor, director, and screenwriter from Norway. You might have seen him in big Hollywood movies like Hercules (2014) and The Martian (2015). He is also well known for his role in the Norwegian thriller film Headhunters (2011).

Early Life and Inspiration

Aksel Hennie was born in Oslo, the capital of Norway. When he was a teenager, he was very interested in graffiti art. He got into some trouble for it, and this experience later became a big inspiration for his movie Uno, which he wrote, directed, and starred in. The story shows how his personal life helped shape his work as a filmmaker.

Career in Acting and Filmmaking

Starting on Stage and Screen

Hennie studied at the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre and graduated in 2001. He started his career acting in plays like Hamlet. Soon after, he moved into movies and quickly became a star in Norway.

His first major movie role was in Jonny Vang in 2003. The director first thought Hennie was too young for the part, but Aksel convinced him he was the right choice. His performance was so good that he won an Amanda Award, which is like the Norwegian version of an Oscar.

Becoming a Director

In 2004, Hennie directed his first movie, Uno. He also wrote the script and played the main character. To look like convincing bodybuilders for the film, Hennie and his co-star, Nicolai Cleve Broch, trained hard for six months. His work on Uno won him another Amanda Award, this time for Best Direction.

Major Norwegian Roles

In 2008, Hennie played the lead role in Max Manus, a movie about a real-life Norwegian hero from World War II. It was one of the biggest and most expensive movies ever made in Norway.

In 2011, he starred in the action-thriller Headhunters. This movie became a huge international success and introduced Hennie to audiences all over the world.

Hollywood Breakthrough

Hennie's success in Norway led to roles in major international films. In 2014, he played the wild warrior Tydeus in Hercules, starring alongside Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

A year later, he appeared in the science fiction movie The Martian. He played Alex Vogel, a German astronaut who is part of the team trying to survive on Mars. He acted alongside famous stars like Matt Damon and Jessica Chastain.

Personal Life

Aksel Hennie married Karoline Hegbom, a former professional squash player, in 2019. They have three children.

Selected Filmography

Here are some of Aksel Hennie's most well-known movies and TV shows.

See also

In Spanish: Aksel Hennie para niños