Photo: A Mozman's friend / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
What strikes me about John Carew is the sheer scope of his footballing journey: a towering Norwegian striker who plied his trade across six countries before pivoting to acting. That kind of adaptability fascinates me. Ninety-one caps and twenty-four goals for Norway is no small feat, and at 193 cm he must have been a nightmare to mark in the box. But it is the post-retirement reinvention as an actor that earns my respect most. Plenty of athletes fade quietly; Carew chose a second stage entirely. I find that willingness to start over, in a different spotlight, genuinely admirable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Carew
- Name (Japanese)
- ヨン・カリュー
- Reading
- よん・かりゅー
- Born
- September 5, 1979 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Goat
- Origin
- Lørenskog, Akershus, Norway
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 193 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1999 Karoline Award
- 2005 Kniksen of the Year
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was John Carew born?
Born September 5, 1979 (age 46).
Where is John Carew from?
John Carew is from Lørenskog, Akershus, Norway.
What does John Carew do?
John Carew works as association football player, actor.
How tall is John Carew?
John Carew is 193 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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.