Silje Torp

Silje Torp
close-up of Silje Torp wearing a gray print tank top, appearing to sit on a gym bench, staring intently at camera
Torp in 2019
Born
Silje Torp Færavaag

(1974-10-19) 19 October 1974 (age 50)
Oslo, Norway
EducationNorwegian National Academy of Theatre
Occupations
  • Actress
  • writer
  • fitness trainer
Known forNorsemen

Silje Torp (born Silje Torp Færavaag, 19 October 1974) is a Norwegian actress and author.

Biography

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

In January 2019, she published the book Sterk med strikk (Strong with Elastic) through Cappelen Damm.[3]

Selected filmography

Film

List of film appearances, with year, title, and role shown
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

List of television appearances, with year, title, and role shown
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

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "Sterk med strikk" [Strong with Elastic]. cappelendamm.no (in Norwegian). Retrieved 8 November 2020.
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