Øystein Martinsen (born 14 May 1976 in

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) is a Norwegian actor known to international audiences for his role in the

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series ''

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''.

Life and career

Martinsen enrolled at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts in 2001, and after graduating in 2004, became a permanent employee at Rogaland Theatre in the city of

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. In addition to over forty productions at this and other theatres, Martinsen has also appeared in several films and television series. In 2012, he was nominated for the Hedda Award in the category Best Supporting Actor for his role as Philinte in ''

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'' at Rogaland Theatre. In 2016, Martinsen was cast in the role of Kark, a freed slave with

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, in the

series ''

'', a parody of

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life and customs. He kept the role for the duration of the show's three seasons, until March 2020. He is the brother of electronic musician Per Martinsen.

Selected filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Martinsen, Øystein 1976 births People from Tromsø 21st-century Norwegian male actors Norwegian male television actors Norwegian male film actors Living people