Personal details
- Birth Date: 1975-10-29
- Height: 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
- Birth Location: Oslo, Norway
- Parents: Morten Hennie
- Professions: Actor, Music Department, Director
Aksel Hennie? Oh, that dude’s had a wild ride. Born and raised in Lambertseter, Oslo, he didn’t exactly have the smoothest start—got busted for tagging as a teenager and basically got shunned for ratting himself out to the cops. That little hiccup actually ended up fueling his work later on, especially for the movie Uno, which, honestly, hits different when you know it’s rooted in his real-life mess. The guy didn’t just walk into acting, either. It took him four tries to get into the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre. You’d think he’d give up, but nope—he finally got in, graduated in 2001, and started hitting the stage in places like Teatret in Molde and Oslo Nye Teater. He’s rocked roles in Hamlet and even something called The Woman Who Married a Turkey, which, let’s be honest, sounds like a trip. But movies? That’s where he really blew up. His film debut was Jonny Vang in 2003, even though the director thought he was way too young at first—Aksel wasn’t having that and proved him wrong. That same year he popped up in Buddy and Ulvesommer, then took things up a notch by writing, directing, and starring in Uno a year later. For Uno, he and his co-star, Nicolai Cleve Broch, trained like maniacs to look like legit bodybuilders. Dude’s got the awards to prove his chops too—Amanda Awards for best actor and best director, and he even got tagged as one of Europe’s “Shooting Stars.” In 2008, he played Max Manus, the Norwegian war hero, in a big-budget film that had everyone talking. Not bad for a former outcast, right?
Back in 2004, this actor snagged a spot as one of the European film industry’s Shooting Stars, thanks to the European Film Promotion. It’s kind of a big deal—basically, they only pick a handful of up-and-coming talents from across Europe each year, and it’s like a golden ticket for rising stars. The whole thing is designed to shine a light on fresh faces with the potential to break out internationally. Getting named like that? It’s a sign that people in the industry are really sitting up and taking notice. A lot of past Shooting Stars have gone on to have massive careers, so it’s not just a fancy title—it can actually open doors, get agents talking, and help line up major roles. That 2004 nod put this actor firmly on the radar, both at home and beyond, and you can bet it was a turning point, career-wise. Kind of wild how one moment like that can shape someone’s future.
October 29, 1975
5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Oslo, Norway
Yes, Hedda Hennie
Morten Hennie and Surekha
49 years old