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My Take
Morten Tyldum earned my respect first with Headhunters, that lean, twisty Jo Nesbo adaptation, before he made the jump to Hollywood. The Imitation Game is what most people know him for, and a Best Director Oscar nomination for it is no small thing. What strikes me is his range: he can do a coiled Scandinavian thriller and then a glossy sci-fi piece like Passengers without losing his sense of pacing. I think his Norwegian roots gave him a precise, slightly cooler storytelling instinct that travels well. He's a director I always pay attention to when a new project is announced.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Morten Tyldum
- Name (Japanese)
- モルテン・ティルドゥム
- Reading
- もるてん・てぃるどぅむ
- Born
- May 19, 1967 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Goat
- Origin
- Bergen, Hordaland, Norway
- Occupation
- film director / executive producer / director
2. Background
- University
- University of Bergen
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Morten Tyldum born?
Born May 19, 1967 (age 59).
Where is Morten Tyldum from?
Morten Tyldum is from Bergen, Hordaland, Norway.
What does Morten Tyldum do?
Morten Tyldum works as film director, executive producer, director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.