Debut Movie

Kristofer Hivju began his acting career with a role in the television series Fox Grønland in 2001. He made his film debut in Rovdyr (2008), portraying a character known as Man 2.

Personal Life

Born on 1978-12-07 in Oslo, Norway, Kristofer Hivju hails from a family deeply rooted in the arts. He is the son of actors Erik Hivju and Lieselotte Holmene, and the cousin of French actress Isabelle Nanty. Hivju attended the Danish subdivision of the Russian Academy of Theatre Arts (GITIS) in Aarhus, graduating in 2004. He is married to Gry Molvær Hivju, and together they have two daughters, Noor and Sylja.

Trivia

Beyond his on-screen roles, Kristofer Hivju is an avid disc golf enthusiast. He actively participates in the disc golf community and has collaborated with Innova Champion Discs to release his own signature disc. In 2023, he began appearing in a series of commercials for Scotts brand products as “Scott the Scottsman,” promoting lawn care products.

Awards

While specific awards are not detailed in the available sources, Hivju’s portrayal of Tormund Giantsbane in Game of Thrones has garnered significant acclaim, contributing to the series’ multiple ensemble cast awards.

Upcoming Projects

As of 2025, Hivju is set to appear in the film Distant (2024) as Dwayne and in Red One (2024) as Krampus. He is also involved in the television series The Gentlemen (2024) as Florian de Groot and the animated series Twilight of the Gods (2024) as the voice of Andvari.