Aksel Hennie
Biography
Aksel Hennie, born 29 October 1975 in Oslo, Norway, is a Norwegian actor, director and writer. He grew up in the Lambertseter district of Oslo. In his late teens he was sentenced for graffiti, an experience that later informed the background of the film Uno and was among the first such convictions in Norway. After four applications he was admitted to the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre, graduating in 2001. He subsequently performed at Teatret Vårt in Molde from 2001 to 2002 and has been a regular at Oslo Nye Teater since 2002. Hennie has appeared in a number of successful Norwegian movies, has received several awards, and is credited in fifty film and television productions.
Career overview
Aksel Hennie is a Norwegian actor who has acted in numerous successful Norwegian movies. He has received several awards for his performances. Hennie's early life had a significant impact on his career, as his experiences growing up in Oslo and his conviction for graffiti in his late teens contributed to the background of the movie Uno.
Hennie's formal training in acting began when he was admitted to the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre after applying four times. He graduated in 2001. Following his graduation, Hennie pursued a career in theatre, acting at Teatret Vårt in Molde from 2001 to 2002 and at Oslo Nye Teater from 2002 onwards. His experience in theatre likely helped him develop his acting skills, which he has applied to his work in film.
As a result of his hard work and dedication, Hennie has accumulated a significant number of acting credits, with over 50 known credits to his name. His extensive experience in Norwegian film and theatre has established him as a respected and accomplished actor in his native country.
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55 titles- We Come in Peace (2025) as Henrik Halmgren
- Stayer (2024) as Even Elstad
- Stayer (2024) Director
- Spermageddon (2024) as Simen Sprut (voice)
- Frifot (2024) as Aksel Hennie
- Tina & Bettina 2 - The Comeback (2023) as Thorvald
- Sisu (2022) as Bruno
- Cockroaches (2022) as Paul
- Three Robbers and a Lion (2022) as Jesper (voice)
- The Trip (2021) as Lars
- The Middle Man (2021) as Arthur Clintstone
- The Doorman (2020) as Borz
- White Wall (2020) as Lars
- Taskmaster Norway (2019) as Self
- The Cloverfield Paradox (2018) as Volkov
- Congo (2018) as Joshua French
- Congo (2018) Executive Producer
- Twigson the Explorer (2017) as Twigson (voice)
- Nobel (2016) as Erling Riiser
- The Long Way Home: Making 'The Martian' (2016) as Self
- The Martian (2015) as Alex Vogel
- Last Knights (2015) as Geza Mott
- ARES: live (2015) as Alex Vogel
- Hercules (2014) as Tydeus
- Pioneer (2013) as Petter
- 90 Minutes (2012) as Trond
- 90 Minutes (2012) Executive Producer
- Headhunters (2011) as Roger Brown
- Age of Heroes (2011) as Lt. Steinar Mortensen
- A Somewhat Gentle Man (2010) as Samen
- Kurt Turns Evil (2009) as Bud / Barnehagebarn (voice)
- Cold Lunch (2008) as Christer
- Max Manus: Man of War (2008) as Max Manus
- Through a Glass, Darkly (2008) as Ariel
- Der Kommissar und das Meer (2007) as Stefan Falk
- Torpedo (2007) as Sebastian
- Uno (2004) as David
- Uno (2004) Director
- Uno (2004) Writer
- Cry in the Woods (2004) as Stefan
- Tell Me Not to Worry (2004) as Smith (voice)
- Hawaii, Oslo (2004) as Trygve
- Wolf Summer (2003) as Pål
- Buddy (2003) as Geir
- Jonny Vang (2003) as Jonny Vang
- Guggen: The Big Cheese (2002) as (voice)
- Anolit (2002) as Stefan
- 24 (2001) as Karl Rask
- Fort forover (2000) as Even
- Bloody Angels (1998) as Arnt-Olaf
- Friday Night Fever (1996) as Voice
- Spenn
- The Boy in the Iron Box
- Ekko av Ibsen: hvis jeg faller
- Howl
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Aksel Hennie best known for?
Aksel Hennie is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including We Come in Peace (2025), Spermageddon (2024), Sisu (2022), The Trip (2021).
When and where was Aksel Hennie born?
Aksel Hennie was born on October 29, 1975 in Oslo, Norway.
How many credits does Aksel Hennie have?
Aksel Hennie has accumulated over 55 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1996 to 2025.
What is Aksel Hennie's background in cinema and television?
Aksel Hennie, born 29 October 1975 in Oslo, Norway, is a Norwegian actor, director and writer. He grew up in the Lambertseter district of Oslo. In his late teens he was sentenced for graffiti, an experience that later informed the background of the film Uno and was among the first such convictions in Norway. After four...