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Birth: 1974

Language: Norwegian, English, Swedish

Height: 183 cm

Eyes: Blue

Hair: Cendré

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Frode Winther

Frode Winther is a versatile, award-winning actor who trained at the prestigious acting program at ArtsEd London, where he honed his craft from 1997 to 2000. Since then, he has graced the stages of renowned theaters in Norway and abroad.

But Frode’s brilliance extends far beyond the stage, as he seamlessly transitions into the worlds of film and television, appearing in acclaimed productions such as Nokas, Borderliner, and Witch Hunt. He played one of the leading roles in Rob Tregenza’s The Fishing Place, which was listed among The New Yorker’s best films of 2025. This year, Frode is starring in the TV series Still Looking, Nepobaby, and Legevakten, as well as the feature film The Murder of Benjamin.

On stage, Frode has taken on iconic roles including Thorvald Helmer in A Doll’s House, Hjalmar Ekdal in The Wild Duck, the tormented Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire, and King Claudius in Hamlet. He has also worked with renowned director Robert Wilson in Peer Gynt and Edda, staged in Oslo, Bergen, Aarhus, Reykjavik, and New York. His portrayal of the investigator in Raskolnikov (based on Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment) earned him the prestigious Hedda Award for Best Male Actor in 2020.

In 2022, Frode embarked on a remarkable journey, captivating audiences with his transformative portrayal of multiple characters in the enthralling theater marathon Kristin Lavransdatter at Det Norske Teatret. The performance garnered critical acclaim and won the Critics’ Prize. Last season, he played King Kreon in the seven-hour production Antropolis, which received brilliant reviews. This season, he takes on the role of Javert in Les Misérables, based on Victor Hugo’s novel.

Awards

Teaterkritikerprisen (Kristin Lavransdotter) Norway 2023
Heddaprisen (Best script - to the whole team for the adaptation of Villanda) Norway 2020
Heddaprisen (Best Male Actor in Raskolnikov) Norway 2020
Heddaprisen (For artistic effort together with the ensemble in Edda) Norway 2017
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Birth: 1974

Language: Norwegian, English, Swedish

Height: 183 cm

Eyes: Blue

Hair: Cendré

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Filmography

Legevakten
(TV Series)
Dir. Stian Kristiansen
 (Drama)
post-production 		2026
Drapet på Benjamin
(Feature film, Nordisk Film)
Dir. Ingvild Søderlind
 (Drama)
post-production 		2026
Evig singel 3 Still Looking 3
(TV Series, SEEFOOD TV)
Dir. Are Valle Skjelvan
 (ComedyDrama)
2026
Nepobaby 2
(TV Series, Eldorado Content Club)
Dir. Hallvar Witzø
 (Drama)
2025
Nepobaby
(TV Series, Eldorado Content Club)
Dir. Gunnar Vikene
 (Drama)
2025
Evig singel 2 Still Looking 2
(TV Series, SEEFOOD TV)
Dir. Ole Martin Hafsmo
 (ComedyDrama)
2025
Evig singel Still Looking
(TV Series, SEEFOOD TV)
Dir. Patrik Syversen
 (ComedyDrama)
2024
Pørni
(TV Series, Monster Scripted AS)
Dir. Hallvar Witzø
 (ComedyDrama)
2024
Créme De La Créme
(Short)
Dir. Asbjørn Røen Halsten
 (ComedyShort)
2024
Grill
(Short, Zarepta Film Production)
Dir. Jade Hærem Aksnes
 (ComedyDramaShort)
2023
Royalteen: Princess Margrethe
(Feature film, The Global Ensemble Drama)
Dir. Ingvild Søderlind
 (DramaRomance)
2023
Headhunters
(TV Mini-Series, Yellow Bird)
Dir. Geir Henning Hopland
 (CrimeDramaThriller)
2022
Royalteen
(Feature film, The Global Ensemble Drama)
Dir. Per-Olav Sørensen
 (DramaRomance)
2022
Alt du elsker
(TV Series, The Oslo Company)
Dir. Stian Kristiansen
 (Drama)
2022
Kristiania magiske tivolitheater
(TV Series, Monster Scripted AS)
Dir. Tonje Voreland
 (adventurDramaFamily)
2021
Delete Me
(TV Series, Einar Film)
Dir. Marie Kristiansen
 (DramaThriller)
2021
A Star Is Born
(TV Mini-Series)
Dir. Asbjørn Røen Halsten
 (Comedy)
2021
Flukten over grensen The Crossing
(Feature film, Maipo Film)
Dir. Johanne Helgeland
 (AdventureDramaFamily)
2020
Norsk-ish
(TV Series, NRK Drama)
Dir. Terje Rangnes
 (Drama)
2020
Bloodride
(TV Series, Monster Scripted AS)
Dir. Geir Henning Hopland
 (DramaHorrorMystery)
2020
Witch Hunt
(TV Series, Miso Film)
Dir. Eva Sørhaug
 (CrimeDramaThriller)
2020
Hevn Revenge
(Feature film, Den Siste Skilling)
Dir. Kjersti Steinsbø
 (DramaThriller)
2018
Broke
(Short, Pihlmann Films)
Dir. Bjørn Erik Pihlmann Sørensen
 (DramaShort)
2017
Grenseland
(TV Series, Monster Scripted AS)
Dir. Bård Fjulsrud
 (CrimeDramaThriller)
2017
Fountain of Youth
(Feature film)
Dir. Paul Tunge
 (Drama)
2017
Valkyrien
(TV Series, Tordenfilm)
Dir. Erik Richter Strand
 (DramaThriller)
2017
TRIO: Cybergullet
(TV Series, NordicStories)
Dir. Margret Bergheim
 (Crime)
2015
Lilyhammer
(TV Series, Baltic Actors & Artists)
Dir. Geir Henning Hopland
 (ComedyCrimeDrama)
2014
Kampen for tilværelsen Struggle for Life
(TV Series, NRK Drama)
Dir. Marit Moum Aune
 (Drama)
2014
Det tredje øyet
(TV Series, Rubicon TV AS)
Dir. Gunnar Vikene
 (CrimeDrama)
2013
Side om side
(TV Series, NRK Underholdning)
Dir. Marit Åslein
 (ComedyFamily)
2013
Den siste dansen
(Short, Robert Rønning)
Dir. Robert Rønning
 (DramaShort)
2013
Hjem
(TV Series, NRK Drama)
Dir. Ove Raymond Gyldenås
 (Drama)
2012
Nokas
(Feature film, Alligator Film AS)
Dir. Erik Skjoldbjærg
 (ActionBiographyCrime)
2010
Deprived
(Short)
Dir. Thorleif Linhave Bamle
 (Short)
2006
Lekestue
(TV Mini-Series)
Dir. Tor M. Tørstad
 (Drama)
2002
Hotel Cæsar
(TV Series, Metronome Productions)
Dir. Thomas Kaiser
 (Drama)
1998

Theatre

2026

Dei Elendege (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Kjersti Horn

2026

Antropolis (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Mina Salehpour

2025

Dragonblood (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Only Slime

2025

Europavisjonar (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Simen Formo Hay

2024

Roberto Zucco (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Ivica Buljan

2023

Heil Ved (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Erik Ulfsby

2023

Oresteia (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Eirik Ulfsby

2023

Ronja Røvardotter (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Cathrine Telle

2022

Berre Verdas Undergang (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Johannes Holmen Dal

2022

Kristin Lavransdotter (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Kjersti Horn

2022

Fuglane (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Luc Perceval

2021

Min venn Romvesenet (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Kjersti Horn

2021

Arne Næss og fjellet (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Ludvig Uhlbors

2020

Gå (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Goksøyr/ Martens

2020

Villanda (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Lars Erik Holter

2020

Bestialitetens Historie (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Ivica Buljan

2019

Raskolnikov (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Kjersti Horn

2019

Openberringa (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Nina Wester

2018

Kimen (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Anders T. Andersen

2018

Det merkelege som.. (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Trine Wiggen

2018

L.i.f.e.g.o.e.s.o.n. (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Frank Kjosås

2018

Macbeth (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Peer Perez ØYAN

2018

Kongsfesten (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Ivica Buljan

2017

Edda (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Robert Wilson

2016

Påfuglen (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Tyra tønnesen

2016

Festning (Europa Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Uwe Cramer

2016

Andre verdskrigen (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Erik Ulfsby

2015

Fulle Folk (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Sigrid Strøm Reibo

2015

Kven er redd? (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Lasse Kolsrud

2015

Hamlet (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Peer Perez Øian

2015

Fugletribunalet (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Marit Moum Aune

2015

Lucky Happiness G.E. (Det Norske Teatret) Dir. Jesper Berglund

2014

Jul i blåfjell (Oslo Nye Teater) Dir. Svein Sturla Hungnes

2014

Privatliv (Den Nationale Scene) Dir. Kjetil Bang-Hansen

2014

Reksten (Den Nationale Scene) Dir. Yngve Sundvor

2013

Dyveke (Den Nationale Scene) Dir. Svein Sturla Hungnes

2013

Shakespeares samlede (Den Nationale Scene) Dir. Pål Rønning

2013

Et dukkehjem (Den Nationale Scene) Sigrid Strøm Reibo

2012

Mor Courage (Den Nationale Scene) Dir. Marit Moum Aune

2011

Knudsen og Ludvigsen (Den Nationale Scene) Dir. Arvid Ones

2011

Alt om min mor (Den Nationale Scene) Dir. Bjarte Hjelmeland

2010

Blodig alvor (Den Nationale Scene) Dir. Ola B. Johannessen

2010

En sporvogn til begjæe (Den Nationale Scene) Dir. Stein Winge

2009

Mascarade (Den Nationale Scene) Dir. Kim Bjarke

2009

Guttene i skyggen (Den Nationale Scene) Dir. Stein Winge

2008

En handelsreisendes død (Den Nationale Scene) Dir. Lasse Kolsrud

2008

Panikk i kulissene (Den Nationale Scene) Dir. Kim Bjarke

2007

Karlsson på taket (Den Nationale Scene) Dir. Erik Ulfsby

2007

Den innbilt syke (Den Nationale Scene) Dir. Terje Mærli

2007

Fruen fra Havet (Den Nationale Scene) Dir. Den fremmede

2007

Samson & Roberto (Den Nationale Scene) Dir. Frede Gulbrandsen

2006

For en bedre verden (Den Nationale Scene) Dir. Torkel Sandsund

2005

Lillelord (Den Nationale Scene) Dir. Morten Borgersen

2005

Alice i Eventyrland (Den Nationale Scene) Dir. Per Olav Sørensen

2005

Peer Gynt (DNT/DNS/BAM) Dir. Robert Wilson

2004

Året Michelsen (Den Nationale Scene) Dir. Morten Borgersen

2004

Kameliadamen (Den Nationale Scene) Dir. Ketil Bang-Hansen

2004

Don Ranudo (Den Nationale Scene) Dir. Morten Borgersen

2003

Lenger vekk enn alt (Hålogaland Teater) Dir. Haukur Gunnarson

2003

Gagaringata (Hålogaland Teater) Dir. terje Mærli

2003

Karlsson på taket (Hålogaland Teater) Dir. Nils Johnson

2003

Julesnapperen (Hålogaland Teater) Dir. Nora Evensen

2002

Vildanden (Hålogaland Teater) Dir. Terje Mærli

2001

Tre søstre (Hålogaland Teater) Dir. Thea Stabell

2001

Anne Franks dagbok (Hålogaland Teater) Dir. Rita Abrahamsen

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Frode Winther joins Salomonsson Agency

Frode Winther is a versatile actor who was trained at the prestigious acting program at ArtsEd London, where he honed his craft from 1997 to 2000. Since then, he has graced the stages of renowned theaters including Hålogaland Theatre, Riksteatret, Den Nationale Scene, Oslo Nye Teater, and the esteemed Det Norske Teatret, where he has been working since 2014.

But Frode’s brilliance extends far beyond the stage, as he seamlessly transitions into the world of film and television, in acclaimed productions such as Nokas, Borderliner, Witch Hunt and Kristiania Magiske Tivolitheater.

Onstage, Frode has taken on iconic roles including Enjolras in Les Miserables, the tormented Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire, and King Claudius in Hamlet. He has also worked with renowned director Robert Wilson in Peer Gynt and Edda. His portrayal of the investigator in Raskolnikov (Based on Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment) earned him the prestigious Hedda Award for Best Male Actor/Performer in 2020.

In 2022, Frode embarked on a remarkable journey, captivating audiences with his transformative portrayal of multiple characters in the enthralling theater marathon Kristin Lavransdotter at Det Norske Teatret, a performance that garnered critical acclaim, winning the critics’ prize.

Frode Winther