Fridtjov Såheim Explained

Fridtjov Såheim
Birth Date:2 July 1968
Birth Place:Norway
Occupation:Actor and director (for stage)
Years Active:2003 - present
Nationality:Norwegian
Children:2 (daughter and son)

Fridtjov Såheim (born 2 July 1968) is a Norwegian stage director, stage actor and film actor.

Biography

Såheim has worked for the theatres Den Nationale Scene, Rogaland Teater and Nationaltheatret. Among his characters is the title role in Woyzeck, and the protagonist "Raskolnikov" in Crime and Punishment. He has staged an adaptation of Anton Chekhov's play Uncle Vanya and Jon Fosse's play Dei døde hundane at Rogaland Teater. He played a principal role in the 2006 film The Art of Negative Thinking, and played the character "Ibsen" in the documentary film Løven – Henrik Ibsen.[1] In 2013 he received the Amanda Award for "Best Actor in a Supporting Role" in the film Victoria.[2]

In 2012 he began playing the role of Jan Johanson in the television series Lilyhammer, with Sopranos actor Steven Van Zandt.

In 2016 he had a cameo appearance as himself in S1E4 of the television series Trailer Park Boys: Out Of The Park: Europe.

In 2017 in the series Norsemen, he played the no nonsense slave Odd.

In 2020 he began playing the role of Sindre in the Netflix series Ragnarok.

In 2022 he appeared in the Norwegian monster film Troll as Minister of Defence Frederick Markussen.

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Fridtjov Såheim . . Godal . Anne Marit . Anne Marit Godal . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . Norwegian. 29 November 2014.
  2. News: Velle Dypbukt. Sigrid. Vestmo. Birger. 16 August 2013. Som du ser meg ble beste norske kinofilm. Norwegian. Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation. 29 November 2014.