Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1972-12-02
- Born Place: Fetsund, Norway
Also Known As:
Trond Fausa Aurvaag, Trond Fausa
Trond Fausa Aurvåg
Trond Fausa Aurvåg is a distinguished Norwegian actor, director, and poet, born on December 2, 1972, in Fetsund, Norway. A graduate of the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre in 2001, he has been a prominent member of Oslo Nye Teater since then, performing in acclaimed productions such as Amadeus, Manndomsprøven, and Tatt av kvinnen . Aurvåg's film career includes notable roles in Andreaskorset (2004), Den brysomme mannen (2006), and Tatt av kvinnen (2007). His performance in Den brysomme mannen earned him two Amanda Awards in 2006: Best Actor and Best Short Film for Alene menn sammen, which he also directed . On television, Aurvåg gained international recognition for his role as Torgeir Lien in the Netflix series Lilyhammer, co-starring with Steven Van Zandt. He won the Gullruten Award for Best Actor in 2014 for this performance . He has also appeared in Vikingane (Norsemen) and Neste Sommer, showcasing his versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles . In addition to his acting career, Aurvåg has directed episodes of the Norwegian series Himmelblå (2008) and has been involved in various theatrical productions, demonstrating his multifaceted talents in the performing arts . Aurvåg is married to actress Lena Kristin Ellingsen, and they have two children together .
