Nils Jørgen Kaalstad
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 23, 1979 in Bærum, Akershus, Norway
- Active Years
- 2006–2025 (20 Years)
- Total Credits
- 47 credits in database
Biography
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[1] Born Jan 23, 1979 (47 years old). Place of Birth: Bærum, Akershus, Norway. Known for acting. 44 credits.
[2] Also known as "Jøgge". Norwegian actor and musician (stage name Sideshow Jøgge). Best known as Dag Solstad in Lilyhammer and Arvid in Norsemen (both on Netflix).
[3] Actor in Vikingane (2016), Lilyhammer (2012), and Beforeigners (2019).
[4] Work includes Headhunters, Lilyhammer, Fatso, Norsemen, Sons, Three Wishes for Cinderella, The Lion Woman, and Fallen Angels.
[5] Norwegian actor and electronic club music artist (Sideshow Jøgge). Child actor at Bærum Barneteater from 1985–1997.
[6] Career spans theatre, film, television, and electronic music. Born in Bærum in 1979. Child performer. Professional theatre training in Oslo.
Name: Nils Jørgen Kaalstad (also known as Jøgge).
Birth: January 23, 1979, in Bærum, Akershus, Norway.
Profession: Norwegian actor and musician (electronic club music as Sideshow Jøgge).
Acting Career: Theatre, film, and television. Child actor at Bærum Barneteater (1985–1997). Professional theatre training in Oslo.
Notable Roles: Dag Solstad in Lilyhammer and Arvid in Norsemen.
Credits: Vikingane (2016), Lilyhammer (2012), Beforeigners (2019), Headhunters, Fatso, Sons, Three Wishes for Cinderella, The Lion
Career overview
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Name: Nils Jørgen Kaalstad (also known as "Jøgge").
Born: January 23, 1979, in Bærum, Akershus, Norway.
Profession: Norwegian actor and musician (performs as Sideshow Jøgge in electronic club music).
Early Career: Child actor at Bærum Barneteater from 1985 to 1997. Received professional theatre training in Oslo.
Acting Credits/Roles:
Dag Solstad in Lilyhammer (Netflix).
Arvid in Norsemen (Netflix).
Vikingane (2016).
Beforeigners (2019).
Headhunters.
Fatso.
Sons.
Three Wishes for Cinderella.
The Lion Woman.
Fallen Angels.
Known For: Acting (44 credits on TMDB).
Paragraph 1: Early Life and Training.
Nils Jørgen Kaalstad, also known as Jøgge, is a Norwegian actor and musician born on January 23, 1979, in Bærum, Akershus, Norway. His career in performing began as a child actor at Bærum Barneteater, where he worked from 1985 to 1997. Following this period, he received professional theatre training in Oslo. In addition to his acting work, he is a musician who performs electronic club music under the stage name Sideshow Jøgge.
Paragraph 2: Acting Career and Notable Works.
Kaalstad's acting career spans theatre, film, and television. He is recognized internationally for his roles in Netflix productions, including playing Dag Solstad in Lilyhammer and Arvid in Norsemen. His other television credits include Vikingane, released in 2016, and Beforeigners, released in 2019. His film and television work also includes titles such as Headhunters, Fatso, Sons, Three Wishes for Cinderella, The Lion Woman, and Fallen Angels.
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Nils Jørgen Kaalstad, also known as Jøgge, is a Norwegian actor and musician born on January 23, 1979, in Bærum, Akershus, Norway. His performing career began during his years as a child actor at Bærum Barneteater, where he was active from 1985 to 1997. Following his early work, he underwent professional theatre training in Oslo. Beyond his acting, Kaalstad is a musician who performs electronic club music under the stage name Sideshow Jøgge.
His acting career encompasses
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
47 titles- Blind Tracks (2025) as Stein
- Captain Sabertooth and the Countess of Grel (2025) as Pelle Pirat (voice)
- Caterella (2025) as Vertshuseier (voice)
- Quisling (2024) as Dagfinn
- Quisling: The Final Days (2024) as Dagfinn
- Reservations (2023) as Jørgen
- Forræder (2022) as Self
- Ammo (2022) as HC
- Three Wishes for Cinderella (2021) as Huslæreren
- Et dukkehjem (2020) as Torvald Helmer
- Another Happy Christmas (2020) as Samuel
- Beforeigners (2019) as Sexton
- The Pornographer (2018) as Tom
- Nesten voksen (2018) as Thomas
- Now It's Dark (2018) as Kattefangeren
- Twigson the Explorer (2017) as Lille-Knerten (voice)
- Norsemen (2016) as Arvid
- Snowfall (2016) as Stål
- In the Forest of Huckybucky (2016) as Morten Skogmus (voice)
- The Lion Woman (2016) as Knudzon
- The Christmas King: In Full Armor (2015) as Farmer
- Doctor Proctor: Bubble in the Bathtub (2015) as Blodbrønn
- Staying Alive (2015) as Truls
- The Wendy Effect (2015) as Lange
- Behind - The Christmas King: In Full Armor (2015)
- Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder (2014) as Sailor Boy
- Samurai Sikkerhet (2014) as Stian Krokås
- Captain Sabertooth and the Treasure of Lama Rama (2014) as Dankert
- Crossing Lines (2013) as Antti Fengerer
- Detective Downs (2013) as Lars Erik Stjernen
- Lilyhammer (2012) as Dag Solstad
- Tina & Bettina: The Movie (2012) as Geir
- Headhunters (2011) as Stig
- Helt perfekt (2011) as Nils Jørgen Kaalstad
- Spesialenheten (2011) as Yngve
- Molo (2011) as Client
- Twigson in Trouble (2011) as Politikonstabel
- Twigson in Trouble (2011) as Policeman
- Den unge Fleksnes (2010) as Onkel Harald
- Fatso (2008) as Rino
- Fallen Angels (2008) as Harry
- Størst av alt (2007) as Erling Røst Halvorsen
- Utkant (2007) as Eivind
- Mars & Venus (2007) as Stein
- Mars & Venus (2007)
- Sons (2006) as Lars
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What movies or TV shows is Nils Jørgen Kaalstad best known for?
Nils Jørgen Kaalstad is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Captain Sabertooth and the Countess of Grel (2025), Quisling: The Final Days (2024), Forræder (2022), Beforeigners (2019).
When and where was Nils Jørgen Kaalstad born?
Nils Jørgen Kaalstad was born on January 23, 1979 in Bærum, Akershus, Norway.
How many credits does Nils Jørgen Kaalstad have?
Nils Jørgen Kaalstad has accumulated over 47 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2006 to 2025.
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Nils Jørgen Kaalstad by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Beforeigners (2019) as Sexton — aged about 40
- Lilyhammer (2012) as Dag Solstad — aged about 33
- Helt perfekt (2011) as Nils Jørgen Kaalstad — aged about 32
- Norsemen (2016) as Arvid — aged about 37
- Headhunters (2011) as Stig — aged about 32
- Crossing Lines (2013) as Antti Fengerer — aged about 34
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