Kristofer Hivju Height, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Children, Family, Biography
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Hometown: Oslo, Norway
Wife: Gry Molvær Hivju
Age: 46 Years
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | • Actor • Writer • Musician • Disc Golfer |
| Famous Role | As Tormund Giantsbane in Game of Thrones (2013–2019) |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 6' (183 cm) |
| Weight (approx.) | 97 Kg (214 lbs) |
| Eye Colour | Green |
| Hair Colour | Red |
| Career | |
| Debut | Norwegian Film: Manhunt (2008) American Film: The Thing (2011) |
| Awards | • CinEuphoria Award for the show, Game of Thrones (2020) • Guldbaggen Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film, Force Majeure (2015) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 7 December 2024 (Thursday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 46 Years |
| Birthplace | Oslo, Norway |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Signature | |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Hometown | Oslo, Norway |
| College/University | Russian Institute of Theatre Arts, Aarhus, Denmark (2004) |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Social Media | • Instagram |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Gry Molvær Hivju (Journalist, Writer, TV Host, Director, Producer) |
| Marriage Date | Year, 2015 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Gry Molvær Hivju (Journalist, Writer, TV Host, Director, Producer) |
| Children | Daughter(s)- 2 • Noor • Sylja |
| Parents | Father- Erik Hivju (Actor) Mother- Lieselotte Holmene (Actress) |
| Other Relatives | Cousin- Isabelle Nanty (Actress, Film Director, Screenwriter, Theatre Director) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Kristofer Hivju
- Growing up, he wanted to become a musician and attended a music school.
- His first acting experience was in his high school play when he was cast as Hamlet. This experience helped him gain an interest in acting.
- He has appeared in several films and TV shows including ‘ In Order of Disappearance’ (2014), ‘The Fate of the Furious’ (2017), ‘The Lion Guard’ (2017),’ Three Wishes for Cinderella’ (2021), ‘The Witcher’ (2021), ‘ Cocaine Bear’ (2023), and ‘Red One’ (2024).
- In an interview, he talked about how the rumours from the fans of the American TV show, ‘Game of Thrones’ (2011–2019) helped him get cast in the show.
- He claimed that while visiting his chiropractor, an American newspaper asked him to confirm the rumours spread by the fans of him being cast as one of the characters, Tormund Giantsbane on the show.
- After some time, his agent met the show’s casting director, Nina Gold and showed him Kristofer Hivju’s photographs, who was preparing to audition for the Irish-Canadian TV show, ‘Vikings.’
- Impressed by his photos, Kristopher was called for an audition and later, selected for the role.
- To prepare for his role as Tormund Giantsbane, he would run into the woods and hit trees. He talked about his preparation in an interview and said,
Every season. I ran into the woods. I had a stick. I was hitting trees. I was screaming. Tormund is a powerful guy with a lot of energy. I needed space to get ready for him.”
- In March 2020, he took to Instagram to inform his fans that he was diagnosed with COVID-19 and was under isolation with his family.
- He enjoys playing disc golf, a combination of frisbee and golf.
- In 2022, Innova Champion Discs released Kristofer Hivju’s signature star roc, a mid-ranged golf disc.
- He has a music band, ‘The Garbage King.’
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