Anderz Eide

Anderz Eide, born June 16th, 1975, straight outta Hálandsdal, Hordaland, Norway—yeah, that’s a mouthful. This guy’s been around the block in the Norwegian acting scene, but honestly, his work in “State of Happiness” (2018) really put him on the map for a lotta folks. That show? Pure drama, soaked in oil industry politics and small-town ambition, and Eide brings a kind of raw, stubborn energy to his role that’s tough to ignore. You can see he’s not the type to phone it in—there’s grit there, like he’s lived a life or two before stepping onto set. Jump to “Maskineriet” (2020), and he’s flipping the script again, tangled up in a wild, fast-paced chase through Scandinavia that feels like a mash-up of Scandi noir and classic action. Eide’s performance? It’s tense, jittery, full of those little moments that make you believe he’s really running for his life (or maybe someone else’s). The dude’s got range—he can go from steely to desperate in a single breath. More recently, with “The Riot” (2023), Eide’s out here taking swings at even heavier material. The film chews on social unrest, and he dives right into the chaos, balancing intensity and vulnerability. Honestly, he’s one of those actors who never feels like he’s acting; he just kinda slips into the world, flaws and all. Not flashy, not trying to be a heartthrob—he just shows up, owns his scenes, and leaves you wondering what else he’s hiding up his sleeve.