Summary
Silje Torp (born Silje Torp Færavaag, 19 October 1974) is a Norwegian actress and author.
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| Born | Silje Torp Færavaag 19 October 1974 Oslo, Norway |
| Education | Norwegian National Academy of Theatre |
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| Known for | Norsemen |
Biography edit
Torp attended the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre from 1997 until 2000. Before this, she lived in Italy for three years and went to an art academy in Carrara, where she trained to become a sculptor/stonemason.
She came to international prominence with her role as the shield-maiden Frøya in the television series Norsemen between 2016 and 2020.[1] The series was first shown on the Norwegian public broadcaster NRK, and later on the streaming platform Netflix. Torp was previously known for her role as sheriff Mette Hansen in season two of the series Lilyhammer.[2]
Publications edit
In January 2019, she published the book Sterk med strikk (Strong with Elastic) through Cappelen Damm.[3]
Selected filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Hawaii, Oslo | Milla | |
| 2006 | Comrade Pedersen | Anne Britt Bru | |
| 2009 | Knerten | Carolina | |
| 2010 | A Somewhat Gentle Man | offended woman |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2013 | Dag | Marianne Refsnes | 16 episodes |
| 2013 | Lilyhammer | Mette Hansen | 4 episodes |
| 2016–2020 | Norsemen | Frøya | 18 episodes |
| 2021 | Robinsonekspedisjonen | Presenter | 15 Episodes |
References edit
- ^ "Silje Torp som Frøya: – Jeg liker å svette meg inn i rollen" [Silje Torp as Frøya: – I like to sweat my way into the role]. vg.no (in Norwegian). 18 November 2016. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- ^ "Advarsel! Her avslører vi hvem "Lilyhammer"-lensmannen forfører i neste episode..." [Warning! Here we reveal who the "Lilyhammer" sheriff seduces in the next episode ...]. vg.no (in Norwegian). 28 October 2014. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
- ^ "Sterk med strikk" [Strong with Elastic]. cappelendamm.no (in Norwegian). Retrieved 8 November 2020.
External links edit
- Silje Torp at IMDb