Jan Sælid
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 16, 1970 in Oslo, Norway
- Active Years
- 1997–2025 (29 Years)
- Total Credits
- 27 credits in database
Biography
Jan Saelid is a Norwegian actor born on May 16, 1970, in Oslo, Norway. He grew up in the suburb of Haugerud in Oslo. After completing his education at the State Theatre Academy, he was employed at the Nationaltheatret and Torshovteatret from 1996 to 2002. Following this period, he became a freelancer, alternating his work between theatre, television, and film. His known acting credits include appearances in Etaten, Izzat, Aber Bergen: Partners in Law, Free Jimmy, The Snow Sister, Possession, Curling King, Nissene i skjul, and NAV.
Career overview
Jan Sælid is a Norwegian actor born in Oslo on May 16, 1970. He grew up in the suburban neighborhood of Haugerud in Oslo. After completing his education at Statens teaterhøgskole, he was employed at the Nationaltheatret and Torshovteatret from 1996 to 2002. Following his time there, he became a freelancer and has since alternated between working in theater, television, and film.
As a screen actor, Sælid has accumulated numerous known credits across various projects. His television and film work includes appearances in Etaten in 2006, Izzat in 2005, and Aber Bergen: Partners in Law in 2016. Additional screen credits listed in his filmography include Free Jimmy, The Snow Sister, Possession, Curling King, Nissene i skjul, and NAV. Through his stage background and his subsequent work in film and television, he became known to a broad audience.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
27 titles- Nissene i skjul (2025) as Charlie
- The Snow Sister (2024) as Henrik
- Christmas on Cobbler Street (2023) as Bakemester Snipp
- Peer Gynt (2023) as Bøygen
- Possession (2022) as Lauritz Smith
- Dome 16 (2022) as Jan
- Countrymen (2021) as Otto
- Dear Compatriots (2021)
- The Birds (2019) as Bonden
- Operation Mummy (2019) as Vakt 3
- Epleslang (2018) as Slinger
- The Downfall of Santa Claus (2018) as Santa Claus
- ZombieLars (2017) as Bjørn - Zombielege
- Aber Bergen (2016) as Stolt-Nielsen
- Escalator (2014)
- Chasing Berlusconi (2014) as Viggo
- NAV (2012) as Rikard Rognlien
- Jackie (2012) as Rolf
- Curling King (2011) as Espen
- Codename Hunter (2007) as Dan Wester
- Etaten (2006) as Rikard
- Free Jimmy (2006) as Roy Arnie (voice)
- Izzat (2005) as Kula
- Dirty Money, White Lies (2004) as Joacim Berntsen
- Se deg ikke tilbake (2000) as Raymond Låke
- Ballen i øyet (2000) as Lege 1
- Blessed Are Those Who Thirst (1997) as Palm
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jan Sælid best known for?
Jan Sælid is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Possession (2022), Mexican Bloodbath (2010), Nora Roberts' Angels Fall (2007), Izzat (2005).
When and where was Jan Sælid born?
Jan Sælid was born on May 16, 1970 in Oslo, Norway.
How many credits does Jan Sælid have?
Jan Sælid has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1997 to 2025.
What is Jan Sælid's background in cinema and television?
Jan Saelid is a Norwegian actor born on May 16, 1970, in Oslo, Norway. He grew up in the suburb of Haugerud in Oslo. After completing his education at the State Theatre Academy, he was employed at the Nationaltheatret and Torshovteatret from 1996 to 2002. Following this period, he became a freelancer, alternating his w...
Jan Sælid by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Izzat (2005) as Kula — aged about 35
- Possession (2022) as Lauritz Smith — aged about 52
- Blessed Are Those Who Thirst (1997) as Palm — aged about 27
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