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Jan Grønli

Known For
Acting
Born
August 18, 1950
Active Years
1973–2020 (48 Years)
Total Credits
28 credits in database
Acting Born Aug 18, 1950 28 credits
28
Total Credits
1973–2020
48 Years Career Span
6
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Jan Grønli is a Norwegian actor born on August 18, 1950. From 1971 to 1991, he was associated with several theaters, including the National Theater in Bergen, the Rogaland Theater, and the National Theater in Oslo, before becoming employed at Det norske teatret. Grønli has appeared in numerous Norwegian film and television productions throughout his career. His acting credits include films such as Brannen in 1973, Dangerous Waters in 1995, Aberdeen, Lakki, Jonny Vang, Jackpot in 2011, The Junior Olsen Gang Rocks It, Gurin with the Foxtail, Eremittkrepsen, and Fråtseri. Additionally, he appeared in the film series about the Junior Olsen Gang, where he played adversaries of the group.

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Career

Career overview

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[1] TMDB: Born August 18, 1950. Known for acting. 28 credits.
[2] IMDb: Born August 18, 1950, in Norway. Known for Jackpot (2011), Dangerous Waters (1995), and Brannen (1973).
[3] TMDB: Known for Jackpot, Aberdeen, Eremittkrepsen, Lakki... The Boy Who Could Fly, Jonny Vang, Fråtseri, The Junior Olsen Gang Rocks It, and Gurin with the Foxtail.
[4] Wikipedia (DE): Worked in many Norwegian film and TV productions. Played the antagonist/adversary of the Junior Olsen Gang in all episodes of the Olsenbande-Junior film series.
[5] Wikipedia (NO): Born 1950. Norwegian actor. Employed at Det norske teatret from 1971 to 1991, associated with Den Nationale Scene in Bergen, Rogaland Teater, and Nationaltheatret.
[6] Wikiwand: Born August 18, 1950. Norwegian actor. From 1971 to 1991, associated with the National Theater in Bergen, the Rogaland Theater, and the National Theater in Oslo.
Identity/Birth: Jan Grønli is a Norwegian actor born on August 18, 1950.
Theater Career: From 1971 to 1991, he was associated with several theatrical institutions, including the National Theater in Bergen, the Rogaland Theater, and the National Theater in Oslo. He was also employed at Det norske teatret during this period.
Film/TV Career: He has worked in many Norwegian film and television productions. His known credits include Jackpot (2011), Dangerous Waters (1995), Brannen (1973), Aberdeen, Eremittkrepsen, Lakki... The Boy Who Could Fly, Jonny Vang, Fråtseri, The Junior Olsen Gang Rocks It, and Gurin with the Foxtail. In the Olsenbande-Junior film series, he played the antagonist or adversary to the Junior Olsen Gang in all episodes.
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Jan Grønli is a Norwegian actor born on August 18, 1950. His career in the performing arts includes a significant period of theatrical work. From 1971 to 1991, Grønli was associated with the National Theater in Bergen, the Rogaland Theater, and the National Theater in Oslo. During this same timeframe, he was also employed at Det norske teatret.
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Grønli has appeared in numerous Norwegian film and television productions. His filmography includes titles such as Brannen (1973), Dangerous Waters (1995), and Jackpot (2011). Other works associated with him include Aberdeen, Eremittkrepsen, Lakki... The Boy Who Could Fly, Jonny Vang, Fråtseri, The Junior Olsen Gang Rocks It, and Gurin with the Foxtail. Notably, he appeared in all episodes of the Olsenbande-Junior film series, where he portrayed the adversary or antagonist of the Junior Olsen Gang.
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Career timeline

Peer Gynt
Operation Mummy
Jackpot
The Junior Olsen Gang and the Master Thief
BetrayalThe Junior Olsen Gang and the Black Gold
The Junior Olsen Gang and the Silver Mine Mystery
The Junior Olsen Gang at the Circus
Drømmen om Norge
The Junior Olsen Gang Rocks It
The Junior Olsen Gang Goes SubmarineJonny Vang
Death is a lonely hunter
AberdeenFråtseriThe 7 Deadly Sins
Gurin with the FoxtailKineseren
1996: Pust på meg!
EremittkrepsenWives III
Dangerous Waters
Lakki... The Boy Who Could FlyMysteriet om det levende ligSvarte pantere
Troll
The Fire

Full Filmography

28 titles
  • Peer Gynt (2020) as Peer Gynt
  • Operation Mummy (2019) as Snekkeren
  • Jackpot (2011) as Clausen
  • The Junior Olsen Gang and the Master Thief (2010) as Arne
  • Betrayal (2009) as Lawyer Svendsen
  • The Junior Olsen Gang and the Black Gold (2009) as Ingeniør Hallandsen
  • The Junior Olsen Gang and the Silver Mine Mystery (2007) as Maximilian von Klem
  • The Junior Olsen Gang at the Circus (2006) as Sigvald
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  • Drømmen om Norge (2005) as Gustav Vigeland
  • The Junior Olsen Gang Rocks It (2004) as Pop-Johansen
  • The Junior Olsen Gang Goes Submarine (2003) as Major Schultze
  • Jonny Vang (2003) as Uffe
  • Death is a lonely hunter (2001) as Reuch
  • Aberdeen (2000) as Granbakken
  • Fråtseri (2000)
  • The 7 Deadly Sins (2000)
  • Gurin with the Foxtail (1998) as Skysstasjons gjest 2 (voice)
  • Kineseren (1998) as Father
  • 1996: Pust på meg! (1997) as Thomas
  • Eremittkrepsen (1996) as Father (voice)
  • Wives III (1996) as Endre
  • Dangerous Waters (1995) as Egil
  • Lakki... The Boy Who Could Fly (1992) as Budda-mannen
  • Mysteriet om det levende lig (1992) as Tore
  • Svarte pantere (1992) as Pelsbonde
  • Troll (1990)
  • The Fire (1973) as Jon
  • På ville veier

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Jan Grønli best known for?

Jan Grønli is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Junior Olsen Gang and the Master Thief (2010), The Junior Olsen Gang and the Black Gold (2009), The Junior Olsen Gang and the Silver Mine Mystery (2007), The Junior Olsen Gang at the Circus (2006).

When and where was Jan Grønli born?

Jan Grønli was born on August 18, 1950.

How many credits does Jan Grønli have?

Jan Grønli has accumulated over 28 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2020.

What is Jan Grønli's background in cinema and television?

Jan Grønli is a Norwegian actor born on August 18, 1950. From 1971 to 1991, he was associated with several theaters, including the National Theater in Bergen, the Rogaland Theater, and the National Theater in Oslo, before becoming employed at Det norske teatret. Grønli has appeared in numerous Norwegian film and televi...

Jan Grønli by the numbers

28credits
26films
2TV series
1973–2020active years

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