Photo: Wolfgang Wee Uncut / CC BY 3.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
What fascinates me about Anders Danielsen Lie is that the acting is almost a side project. He trained as a physician at the University of Oslo and actually practices medicine, which I think explains the unusual gravity he brings to roles like 22 July. There is no showy technique, just a quiet, clinical attentiveness that feels earned rather than performed. He also writes and makes music, yet none of it reads as dabbling. I find him a rare case of a multi-hyphenate whose depth, not range, is the headline. Watching him, you sense a man who knows what real stakes look like.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Anders Danielsen Lie
- Name (Japanese)
- アンデルシュ・ダニエルセン・リー
- Reading
- あんでるしゅ・だにえるせん・りー
- Born
- January 1, 1979 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Goat
- Origin
- Oslo, Norway
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / musician / physician / author
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Oslo
Awards & achievements
- 2011 Kanon Award for best actor in a leading role
- 2022 Amanda Award for Best Supporting Actor
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | 22 July | — |
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.andersdanielsenlie.com/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anders%20Danielsen%20Lie
Frequently asked questions
When was Anders Danielsen Lie born?
Born January 1, 1979 (age 47).
Where is Anders Danielsen Lie from?
Anders Danielsen Lie is from Oslo, Norway.
What does Anders Danielsen Lie do?
Anders Danielsen Lie works as actor, musician, physician, author.
What is Anders Danielsen Lie known for?
Notable works include 22 July.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.