Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Date of Birth | 07/12/1978 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Oslo, Norway |
Latest News about Kristofer Hivju
27/08/2025
Kristofer Hivju was announced as part of a new Nordisk Film production for TV 2 Norway, where he will play police investigator Ole Vik in the crime series Sogn Murders. The announcement highlighted the project as a major new Scandinavian television role for him.
20/02/2025
Hivju was publicly spotted in Budapest while associated with a restaurant visit that drew media attention because of his Game of Thrones fame. The coverage did not report a major career development, so it is noted only as a minor public appearance rather than a significant news event.
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Bio/Wiki
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| Famous Role | Tormund Giantsbane in Game of Thrones (2013–2019) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 183 cm |
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| Weight | 97 Kg |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Hair Color | Red |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Russian Academy of Theater Arts, Moscow (2004) |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Gry Molvær Hivju (Journalist, Writer, TV Host, Director, Producer) |
| Marriage Date | 2015 |
Family
| Father | Erik Hivju (Actor) |
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| Mother | Lieselotte Holmene (Actress) |
| Spouse | Gry Molvær Hivju |
| Children | 2 daughters (Noor, Sylja) |
Career
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/khivju/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/kristoferhivjuofficial/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kristofer initially aspired to be a musician and even attended a music school. | |
| 2. His first acting experience was in high school where he played Hamlet. | |
| 3. He has appeared in various films and TV shows, including 'In Order of Disappearance' (2014) and 'The Fate of the Furious' (2017). | |
| 4. His role in 'Game of Thrones' was influenced by fan rumors that he confirmed during a chiropractic visit. | |
| 5. To prepare for his role as Tormund, he practiced in the woods hitting trees and channeling energy. | |
| 6. In March 2020, he revealed his COVID-19 diagnosis and isolation on Instagram. | |
| 7. He enjoys playing disc golf, which combines frisbee and golf. | |
| 8. Innova Champion Discs released Kristofer's signature star roc disc in 2022. | |
| 9. He leads a music band called 'The Garbage King.' |