Henrik Mestad
Biography
Henrik Mestad is a Norwegian actor born in Oslo, Norway, on June 22, 1964. He has worked across stage, film, and television, and has been employed by the National Theater since 1991. Mestad is known for his television and film work, including roles in the political thriller Occupied, where he played the Norwegian prime minister, and the series Norsemen, in which he portrayed the Viking chieftain Olav. His television credits also include Pørni. His film appearances include Svarte pantere, Børning, Harry Hole, and Kurz negativního myšlení. With a career spanning numerous credits on stage and screen, Mestad remains a recognized figure in Norwegian entertainment.
Career overview
Henrik Mestad is a Norwegian actor known for his work across stage, film, and television. Born in Oslo, Norway, on June 22, 1964, he has been employed by the National Theater since 1991. Mestad has built a substantial career with numerous known credits in the entertainment industry.
In television, Mestad is recognized for his role as the Norwegian prime minister in the political thriller series Occupied, as well as for portraying the Viking chieftain Olav in Norsemen. His television work also includes appearances in series such as Pørni and its troubles.
His film career encompasses a variety of movies. Among the films he is known for are Svarte pantere, Børning, Harry Hole, and Kurz negativního myšlení.
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Full Filmography
65 titles- Bygd på kjærlighet (2027)
- Detective Hole (2026) as Chief of Police Ivar Andersen
- Fiskekrigen (2025) as Self
- Cows (2025) as Tor-Odd
- No Comment (2025) as Stallum
- Dette er humor (2024)
- Glory Days (2024) as Jørgensen
- Eventyrlig camping (2024) as Henrik Mestad
- Jacks (2023) as Mad Dog
- Dumbsday (2023) as Perry
- Narvik (2022) as Majoren
- Alltid beredt (2022) as himself
- Sick of Myself (2022) as Espen
- Furia (2021) as Siem
- Pernille (2021) as Stephen
- Alle mot alle julespesial (2021)
- Clue: The Maltese Mystery (2021) as Christian Lasson
- 2002 (Year of the Horse) (2021)
- All Against All (2020)
- All Against All (2020) as Self
- Kåss til kvelds (2020)
- Asphalt Burning (2020) as Phillip Mørk
- Conspiracy of Silence (2018) as Anders Spetz
- Wildwitch (2018) as Millanconda
- Going West (2018) as Vidar
- Norsemen (2016) as Høvding Olav
- Burning 2 (2016) as Philip Mørk
- The Lion Woman (2016) as Swammerdamm
- The Know Show (2015) as Self - Participant
- Occupied (2015) as Jesper Berg
- Burning (2014) as Philip Mørk
- Glass Dolls (2014) as Lindberg
- Brille (2013) as Self - Panelist
- Lilyhammer (2012) as Lars Olafsen
- The Orheim Company (2012) as Tormod Veen
- Helt perfekt (2011) as Henrik Mestad
- Jackpot (2011) as Solør
- Molo (2011) as Business Owner
- A Somewhat Gentle Man (2010) as Kenny
- Banking on My Guitar (2010) Director
- Angry Man (2009) as Dad (voice)
- Orps: The Movie (2009) as Morris
- Varg Veum - Yours Until Death (2008) as Jonas Andresen
- Night of the Wolf (2008) as News Editor
- Luftens Helter (2007) as Bjarne Beck
- The Radio Pirates (2007) as Konrad
- Utkant (2007) as Helseminister
- Gone with the Woman (2007) as Tor
- The Art of Negative Thinking (2006) as Gard
- Boys Will Be Boys (2006) as Nils Jacob
- Reprise (2006) as Jan
- Sons (2006) as Hans
- Jeppe on the Hill (2004)
- United (2003) as Ivan Dobroll
- Torsdagsklubben (2002)
- Most People Live in China (2002) as Tankmann 1 (segment "Lasses drøm")
- The Greatest Thing (2001) as Aslak Grinde
- Soria Moria (2000) as Magnus
- Ballen i øyet (2000) as Treneren
- Fråtseri (2000)
- The 7 Deadly Sins (2000)
- Svarte pantere (1992) as Marius
- Farewell Illusions (1985) as Nazist
- Open Future (1983) as Kommunist / Pøbel (uncredited)
- Where The Road Ends as Ragnar
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Henrik Mestad best known for?
Henrik Mestad is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ekte kjærlighet (2027), Detective Hole (2026), Sunday's Child Sometimes Runs Wild (1978), Narvik (2022).
When and where was Henrik Mestad born?
Henrik Mestad was born on June 22, 1964 in Oslo, Norway.
How many credits does Henrik Mestad have?
Henrik Mestad has accumulated over 65 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1983 to 2027.
What is Henrik Mestad's background in cinema and television?
Henrik Mestad is a Norwegian actor born in Oslo, Norway, on June 22, 1964. He has worked across stage, film, and television, and has been employed by the National Theater since 1991. Mestad is known for his television and film work, including roles in the political thriller Occupied, where he played the Norwegian prime...
Henrik Mestad by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Greatest Thing (2001) as Aslak Grinde — aged about 37
- All Against All (2020) — aged about 56
- All Against All (2020) as Self — aged about 56
- Brille (2013) as Self - Panelist — aged about 49
- Pernille (2021) as Stephen — aged about 57
- Detective Hole (2026) as Chief of Police Ivar Andersen — aged about 62
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