Trond Fausa Aurvåg is a renowned Norwegian actor, film director, and poet recognised for his versatility across film and television. He has built a strong reputation in Norwegian cinema through a range of performances that highlight both his comedic timing and dramatic depth.
He is particularly known for leading roles in acclaimed films such as Den brysomme mannen (The Bothersome Man), which earned critical praise, and for Lilyhammer, a Netflix series that further expanded his global audience.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Trond Fausa Aurvåg
- Stage Name: Trond Fausa Aurvåg
- Born: December 2, 1972
- Age: 53 years old
- Birthplace: Fetsund, Norway
- Nationality: Norwegian
- Ethnicity: Norwegian
- Occupation: Actor, Film Director, Poet
- Height: 1.85 m
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Mr and Mrs Aurvåg
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Lena Kristin Ellingsen (m. August 16, 2014)
- Children: Two children
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $3.5 million USD
Early Life and Education
Trond Fausa Aurvåg was born on December 2, 1972, in Fetsund, Norway. He was raised by his parents, Mr and Mrs Aurvåg, in the Lillestrøm Municipality area, in a supportive Norwegian family environment that encouraged his artistic interests from an early age.
Details about siblings are not publicly available. His ethnicity is Norwegian, and his religion is Christianity. He graduated from the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre in 2001, where he honed his acting and performance skills, laying the foundation for his professional career in theatre, film, and directing.
Career
Trond Fausa Aurvåg began his acting career after graduating from the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre in 2001, joining Oslo Nye Teater where he performed in notable productions such as Amadeus, Manndomsprøven, and Tatt av kvinnen.
He gained critical acclaim for his leading role in the 2006 surreal comedy film Den brysomme mannen (The Bothersome Man), earning Norway’s highest acting award, an Amanda.
He directed award-winning short films and expanded into television and international projects, including a prominent role as Torgeir Lien in the Netflix series Lilyhammer alongside Steven Van Zandt.
Other credits include standout performances in Andreaskorset (2004), Gone with the Woman (2007), The King’s Choice, and recent works like The Wrong Track on Netflix.
Trond is known for his distinctive presence in Norwegian cinema; he has also contributed as a poet and continued directing, maintaining a respected position in Scandinavian entertainment with a blend of theatre roots and screen versatility.
Social Media
Trond Fausa Aurvåg does not have a social media account.
Personal Life
Trond Fausa Aurvåg, 53, stands at approximately 1.85 meters tall. He has been married to actress Lena Kristin Ellingsen since August 16, 2014, and the couple has two children together.
There are no widely documented past relationships in reliable sources, as he keeps his personal life largely private. He focuses on his work in acting and directing while maintaining a balanced family life with his wife and children in Norway.
Net Worth
Trond Fausa Aurvåg’s net worth is estimated at $3.5 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in Norwegian films and television series like Lilyhammer, theatre performances, directing short films and projects, awards and recognition that boost his profile for higher-profile opportunities, and related earnings from poetry publications and media appearances in the Scandinavian entertainment industry.
Filmography
- Den brysomme mannen (2006)
- Gone with the Woman (2007)
- Home for Christmas
- I Am Yours
- Thin Ice
- Oppenheimer
- Bukkene Bruse pa Budeland
- Greenland 2: Migration
- The Right Track (TBA)
Television
- Nissene pa laven
- Lilyhammer
- Neste sommer
- Norseman
- Stardust
- Captain Fall
- MILF of Norway
- Haven (TBA)