Kristofer Hivju
- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
A second-generation Norwegian actor, Kristofer Hivju was born on 7 December, 1978 in Oslo. He is the son of actorsLieselotte HolmeneandErik Hivju,a prominent character actor who appeared with his son in the short film Flax, where Kristofer shared screenwriting credit with directorBård Ivar Engelsås.
Kristofer made his American Film debut in Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.'s 2011 prequel ofJohn Carpenter'sThe Thing (2011).Next he was seen inM. Night Shyamalan'sAfter Earth (2013)but he is most recognizable as fan favorite Tormund Giantsbane on HBO'sGame of Thrones (2011).
Kristofer made his American Film debut in Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.'s 2011 prequel ofJohn Carpenter'sThe Thing (2011).Next he was seen inM. Night Shyamalan'sAfter Earth (2013)but he is most recognizable as fan favorite Tormund Giantsbane on HBO'sGame of Thrones (2011).
