Kristofer Hivju facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kristofer Hivju
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Hivju in 2015
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| Born | 7 December 1978 Oslo, Norway
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| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Gry Molvær Hivju
(m. 2015) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Erik Hivju Lieselotte Holmene |
| Relatives | Isabelle Nanty (cousin) |
Kristofer Hivju (born December 7, 1978) is a famous actor from Norway. He is well-known for his roles in popular shows and movies. You might know him as Tormund Giantsbane from the fantasy series Game of Thrones. He also played Connor Rhodes in the action movie The Fate of the Furious.
Early Life
Kristofer Hivju was born in Oslo, which is the capital city of Norway. He studied acting at a special school in Denmark. This school was part of the Russian Academy of Theatre Arts. He finished his studies there in 2004.
Acting Career
Kristofer Hivju started his acting journey in television shows. Some of his early TV work included Fox Grønland and Seks som oss. He also acted in the 2008 film Manhunt. Besides movies and TV, he performed in plays at different theaters. He even wrote scripts for short films like Closework and Flax.
He has played important historical figures too. For example, he portrayed the Viking King Olav II in a Norwegian documentary film called Olav. He also appeared in another documentary, From Hate to Hope.
Famous Roles
From 2013 to 2019, Kristofer Hivju became very famous for playing Tormund Giantsbane. This character was in the American fantasy series Game of Thrones by HBO. His first appearance in the show was in the third season.
In 2013, he also acted in the science fiction movie After Earth. This film was directed by M. Night Shyamalan. He was the only actor to be in both the 2014 movie Force Majeure and its 2020 remake Downhill.
In 2017, he played Connor Rhodes in the action-packed movie The Fate of the Furious. This film is part of the popular Fast & Furious series. More recently, in 2021, he appeared in Three Wishes for Cinderella. In 2024, he was in the movie Red One.
Recent Work
Since 2023, you might have seen Kristofer Hivju in commercials. He plays a character called Scott the Scottsman for Scotts products. He encourages people to keep their lawns green. He also appeared in the TV series The Gentlemen in 2024.
Personal Life
Kristofer Hivju comes from a family of actors. His parents, Erik Hivju and Lieselotte Holmene, are both actors in Norway. He is also related to the French actress Isabelle Nanty, who is his cousin.
He is married to Gry Molvær Hivju. They got married in 2015. Together, they have two daughters. Their names are Noor, who was born in 2007, and Sylja, born in 2008.
Besides acting, Kristofer Hivju enjoys playing disc golf. He is an active player and helps organize events for the sport. In 2022, a company even released a special disc golf disc with his signature on it.
Images for kids
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Kristofer Hivju in 2015
See also
In Spanish: Kristofer Hivju para niños
