Kristofer Hivju

Hair Color: RedEye Color: GreenHeight: 183Weight: 97

Education:The Russian Academy of Theatre Arts.

Languages:Mother Tongue: Fluent in Norwegian and English

Biography

Kristofer Hivju is an acclaimed Norwegian actor, widely recognized for his portrayal of the fierce and beloved Tormund Giantsbane in HBO’s Game of Thrones. A role which catapulted him into international fame, earning him a dedicated fanbase and widespread acclaim for his compelling performance.

Beyond Game of Thrones, Kristofer has demonstrated remarkable versatility across various genres and mediums. He not only starred in but also co-created the critically acclaimed NRK series TWIN, where he masterfully portrays twin brothers, demonstrating his remarkable range and depth as an actor.

Kristofer has also made his mark in Hollywood with notable roles in blockbuster films. He starred alongside Will Smith in M. Night Shyamalan’s After Earth and played the menacing right-hand man to Charlize Theron’s character in The Fate of the Furious. His performance in the highly acclaimed Force Majeure, directed by Ruben Östlund, garnered significant praise, contributing to the film’s Golden Globe nomination and its win of six Guldbagge Awards.

Most recently Kristofer starred in the Amazon Studios feature Red One opposite Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans, the sci-fi feature Distant directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck, and – who could forget – Cocaine Bear, directed by Elizabeth Banks.

Kristofer’s talents aren’t confined to acting and writing alone; he is also a passionate musician and performs with his band, The Garbage King. With a body of work that continues to expand across genres and mediums, Kristofer Hivju remains a dynamic force in the entertainment industry, captivating audiences around the world with his powerful performances and undeniable charisma.

Curriculum Vitae

Awards

2015
Winner: Guldbaggen Award 'Best Supporting Actor'

2014, 2017, 2018
Nominated: SAG Awards for 'Best Ensamble'

2009
Winner: 20th Century Fox H.E. Award, I've Seen Films 'Best Shortfilm'
Nominated: 20th Century Fox H.E. Award, I've Seen Films 'Best Actor'

Film

2020
Downhill	Supporting	Nat Faxon, Jim Rash	Filmhaus Films/Fox Searchlight Pictures
Mango: Lifes Coincidences	Headmaster	Cato Manuel Lizaraso Ekrene

2017
Fast & Furious 8	Supporting	Dir. F. Gary Gary	Universal Pictures

2013
Would Waiting	Supporting	dir. Mariken Halle
After Earth	Supporting	M. Night Shyamalan	Columbia Pictures

2011
Your Turn	Lead	Vegard Dahle
My last Bull	Lead	Dir. Onur Genc
The Thing	Supporting	Matthijs van Heijningen	Universal Pictures

2008
A perfect day for golf	Lead	Dir. Eric Magnusson	FeilFolk
Flax	Lead	Dir. Bård Ivar Engelssås	Eccofilm
Manhunt	Supporting	Dir. Patrik Syversen	Paradox

2005
Closework	Lead	Dir. Kristoffer Metcalfe	Cutter

Unspecified Year
Short showreel

Television

2021
The Witcher	Nivellen		Netflix

2019
TWIN	Erik / Adam		Nordisk Film Production AS

2016-2018
Beck	Steinar Hovland		Egmont

2013-2019
Game Of Thrones S3	Tormund Giantsbane		HBO

2007
Six as us	Supporting	Dir. Per Olav Sørensen	TV 2

2002
Melonas	Supporting	Dir. Pål O. Nissen	NorwegianB.C.(NRK)

2001-2003
Fox Greenland	Supporting	Dir. Øyvind Brattli	TV 2

1998
Friends and enemies	Supporting	Dir. Grethe Bøe	TV Norway

Unspecified Year
I think I love you	Supporting	Dir. Erik Skjoldbjærg	NorwegianB.C.(NRK)
Dream about Norway	Supporting	Dir. Ninja Benneche	NorwegianB.C.(NRK)

Theater

2005-2012
Trøndelag Teater	Div.	Div.

Unspecified Year
Voyzeck	Supporting	Dir. Stein Winge	Nationaltheatre
Kristin Lavransdatter	Lead	Dir. Bentein Bårdson	Trøndelag theatre
Pepsi Love	Lead	Dir. Jon Tombre	Trøndelag Theatre
King Lear	Supporting	Dir. Kjetil B. Hansen	Trøndelag Theatre
Iron bird	Lead	Dir. Mathias Calmayer	Nationaltheatre
Night of the Iguana	Lead	Dir. Gytis Padagymas	Gitis Theater
Shepardplay	Lead	Dir. Stein Winge	Jacobkirken
Decameron	Lead	Dir. Vladimir Koifman	Gitis theatre
Shopping and Fucking	Supporting	Dir. Kjersti Horn	Oslo Nye
Last dialog	Lead	Dir. Kristofer Hivju	Staver museum
The Sword	Lead	Dir. Eric Skøyen	Sarpsborg