Kristofer Hivju

Actor

Norwegian Oslo, Norway Sagittarius 183 cm

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityNorwegian
Date of Birth07/12/1978
Age47 years
BirthplaceOslo, Norway
Zodiac SignSagittarius

Latest News about Kristofer Hivju

23/08/2026

Kristofer Hivju was announced as a lead of the Swedish-Croatian rom-com True Love, produced by SF Studios and pitched at Haugesund's New Nordic Films market. He plays Henrik opposite Frida Hallgren, a romantic lead role that is new territory for him. The film is still in development under a working title.

11/05/2026

Hivju joined the cast of the Swedish drama Where the Sun Always Shines as SkyShowtime renewed the series for a second season. He plays Anker, an eccentric Norwegian intellectual and artist. Filming for the new season was underway at the time of the announcement.

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.

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Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)
  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Musician
  • Disc Golfer
Famous RoleTormund Giantsbane in Game of Thrones (2013–2019)

Physical Stats & More

Height183 cm
Weight97 Kg
Eye ColorGreen
Hair ColorRed

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityRussian Academy of Theater Arts, Moscow (2004)
Educational QualificationGraduate

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsGry Molvær Hivju (Journalist, Writer, TV Host, Director, Producer)
Marriage Date2015

Family

FatherErik Hivju (Actor)
MotherLieselotte Holmene (Actress)
SpouseGry Molvær Hivju (m. 2015)
Children2 daughters (Noor, Sylja)

Career

Debut
Norwegian FilmManhunt (2008)
American FilmThe Thing (2011)
Awards
  • CinEuphoria Award for Game of Thrones (2020)
  • Guldbaggen Award for Best Supporting Actor for Force Majeure (2015)
Notable Films
  • After Earth (2013)
  • Force Majeure (2014)
  • The Last King (2016)
  • The Fate of the Furious (2017)
  • Red One (2024)
  • In the Grey (2026) - Axel Oloffson
  • True Love (upcoming Swedish-Croatian rom-com)
Television
  • Game of Thrones (2013–2019) - Tormund Giantsbane
  • TWIN (2019–) - Co-creator and star
  • The Iris Affair (2025)
  • Mord i Sogn (2026)
  • Where the Sun Always Shines (2026–) - Anker

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/khivju/
Facebookhttps://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.'

Also born on 7 December

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