★ HOW OLD IS KRISTOFER HIVJU?
Kristofer Hivju is 47 years old, born December 7, 1978 in NO · Sagittarius.
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About
Kristofer Hivju carved out an international career playing gruff, memorable characters across prestige TV and blockbuster film. The Norwegian actor was born in 1978 and became most recognizable as Tormund Giantsbane in Game of Thrones (2013-2019). His filmography spans The Thing, Force Majeure, The Fate of the Furious, and The Witcher. A Sagittarius, Hivju balances dramatic depth with genre work.
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Biography
Kristofer Hivju became synonymous with Tormund Giantsbane, the wildling warrior from Game of Thrones (2013-2019), a role that anchored his international profile. The Norwegian actor born December 7, 1978 has worked across horror, action, prestige drama, and fantasy—credits including Manhunt (2008), The Thing (2011), Force Majeure (2014), The Fate of the Furious (2017), The Witcher (2021), The Gentlemen (2024), and Twilight of the Gods (2024). He is also a screenwriter. Sagittarius-born and carrying life-path 8, Hivju operates in the character-actor space—known for delivering supporting roles with gravitas and physicality. Actors balance performance with strategic project selection, and Hivju has demonstrated range across genre and arthouse contexts. Norwegian cinema and international co-productions have anchored his career trajectory. His sustained work in prestige television (Game of Thrones, The Witcher) and high-budget franchises (Fate of the Furious, Twilight of the Gods voice work) positions him as a reliable ensemble presence.
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Trivia
- Hivju played Tormund Giantsbane across seven seasons of Game of Thrones, one of the series' most beloved supporting characters.
- He appeared in both The Thing (2011) and its original 1982 predecessor through different media iterations.
- His filmography includes collaborations with major franchises: The Fate of the Furious (Fast & Furious 8) and The Witcher (Netflix).
- Kristofer Hivju is a life-path 8 numerologically, reflecting themes of power, material world navigation, and karmic cycles.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Kristofer Hivju extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
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Frequently asked
- How old is Kristofer Hivju?
- Kristofer Hivju is 47 years old (born December 7, 1978).
- When is Kristofer Hivju's birthday?
- Kristofer Hivju was born on December 7, 1978.
- What is Kristofer Hivju's zodiac sign?
- Kristofer Hivju is a Sagittarius, born December 7, 1978.
- What is Kristofer Hivju's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Kristofer Hivju was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is Kristofer Hivju from?
- Kristofer Hivju is from NO.
- What does Kristofer Hivju do?
- Kristofer Hivju is a writer.
- Is Kristofer Hivju still alive?
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