Oscar-nominated actor, writer and director. Liv Ullmann has had an unusually impressive career. What does she think about her Hollywood career today and what did she dream of as a young budding actress in Trondheim? What is she proud of?
Henrik Mestad broke through in the role of a farm boy in the TV series Vestavind, and last autumn he played the prime minister in the TV series Okkupert. He himself believes that he is highly sensitive.
Even after five rejections at the theater college, Henriette Steenstrup refused to give up on her dream: she was going to become an actress. Today, she is behind some of Norway's funniest characters, but the road to the goal has been long.
Helge Jordal defied his parents and became an actor. He moved to Oslo and learned to speak nicely. But it was only when he played roles as a smuggler and drunkard that he became seriously known. For a period the fans tore his clothes off.
Sverre Anker Ousdal has had an outstanding career both on stage and in film, but in 2008 he lost his sight. Despite this, he still does acting assignments. What is it like to be on stage without being able to see?
She wanted to become a ballet dancer, but ended up as one of our most popular actors. Jorunn Kjellsby often plays women who have experienced hardship. She has played in all Wam and Vennerød films, but her favorite role was as an old lady.
Jon Øigarden wanted to feel like a lollipop when he was to play in the TV series Berlinerpoplene. He trained his muscles, shaved his chest and sprayed himself with a special perfume. Everything to make the role appear believable.
Anne Marie Ottersen has always stood on the barricades for the women's struggle, and through her roles in theatre, film and television, she has fought for equality and workers' conditions. Last year she retired, but she's not quitting.