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Kristofer Hivju

クリストファー・ヒヴュ　/　くりすとふぁー・ひゔゅ

Actor from Norway

December 7, 1978 (age 47)　・　Oslo, Norway

actor
screenwriter
film director

My Take

For me, Kristofer Hivju will always be Tormund Giantsbane first, that wild red beard and booming laugh stole every Game of Thrones scene he was in. But the Norwegian's resume is broader than one role: The Thing, Force Majeure, The Fate of the Furious, The Witcher, The Gentlemen. What I find interesting is that he's also a screenwriter and director, not just an actor, which suggests a creative restlessness I respect. He clearly enjoys the larger-than-life characters that play to his physical presence. From Oslo to Westeros to the Fast saga, he's carved out a memorable international niche, and I'm curious what he directs next.

Overview

Kristofer Hivju (Norwegian: [krɪˈstɔ̀fːər ˈhɪ̂vjʉː]; born 7 December 1978) is a Norwegian actor. He is most notable for playing the role of Tormund Giantsbane in Game of Thrones (2013-2019). His other credits include Manhunt (2008), The Thing (2011), After Earth (2013), Force Majeure (2014), The Fate of the Furious (2017), Twin, Downhill (2020), The Witcher (2021), The Gentlemen (2024), Twilight of the Gods (2024) (v…

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Kristofer Hivju
Name (Japanese): クリストファー・ヒヴュ
Reading: くりすとふぁー・ひゔゅ
Born: December 7, 1978 (age 47)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Sagittarius / Horse
Origin: Oslo, Norway
Blood type: Private
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Occupation: actor / screenwriter / film director / television actor

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