Kristofer Hivju

Kristofer Hivju
Kristofer Hivju (2015)
Born	(1978-12-07) December 7, 1978 (age 38) Oslo, Norway
Residence	Trondheim, Norway
Occupation	Actor

Kristofer Hivju (born December 7, 1978) is a Norwegian film actor, producer, and writer. He is best known for playing the role of Tormund Giantsbane in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones. In 2004, he graduated from the Russian Academy of Theatre Arts (GITIS) in Aarhus, Denmark.

In 2015, Wyndham Hotel Group signed Hivju to serve as “Wyndham Rewards Wyzard” for its launch of a new loyalty program. The loyalty campaign was conceived and produced in partnership with People Ideas & Culture’s Group Company CY&N by PI&C.

He is the son of Norwegian actor Erik Hivju, and the cousin of French actress Isabelle Nanty.