★ HOW OLD IS TOBIAS SANTELMANN?
Tobias Santelmann is 45 years old, born August 8, 1980 in NO · Leo.
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About
Tobias Santelmann is a German-born Norwegian actor best known for the Academy Award-nominated film Kon-Tiki. Born August 8, 1980, he has since starred in Netflix's Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole as Harry Hole and appeared in Point Break, The Last Kingdom, and Atlantic Crossing. A Leo, Santelmann balances intense dramatic roles with blockbuster action projects.
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Biography
Tobias Santelmann is a German-born Norwegian actor who broke through with Kon-Tiki, an Academy Award-nominated film. Born August 8, 1980, he holds Norwegian citizenship. In 2026, he starred as Harry Hole in Netflix's Jo Nesbø's Detective Hole, bringing the renowned literary detective to screen. His filmography spans action and prestige drama: Hercules (2014), Point Break (2015), Grenseland (2017), and Exit (2019–2023). On television, he appeared in The Heavy Water War (2015), The Last Kingdom (2015–2018), Atlantic Crossing (2020), and Those Who Kill (2021). As an actor, Santelmann works across genres—from superhero tentpoles to intimate character studies. A Leo born in August, his life-path number 7 suggests an introspective, analytical approach to complex roles. His blend of Nordic restraint and international appeal has made him a fixture in both Scandinavian and English-language productions.
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Trivia
- Santelmann's breakthrough role in Kon-Tiki (2012) earned a nomination at the Academy Awards, marking his entry into prestige cinema.
- He portrayed Harry Hole, one of crime fiction's most iconic detectives, in Netflix's adaptation of Jo Nesbø's series in 2026.
- His television credits span eight years with The Last Kingdom (2015–2018) and four years with the Norwegian series Exit (2019–2023).
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Tobias Santelmann release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 7 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan Wang
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Tobias Santelmann?
- Tobias Santelmann is 45 years old (born August 8, 1980).
- When is Tobias Santelmann's birthday?
- Tobias Santelmann was born on August 8, 1980.
- What is Tobias Santelmann's zodiac sign?
- Tobias Santelmann is a Leo, born August 8, 1980.
- What is Tobias Santelmann's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Tobias Santelmann was born in 1980, the year of the Metal Monkey.
- Where is Tobias Santelmann from?
- Tobias Santelmann is from NO.
- What does Tobias Santelmann do?
- Tobias Santelmann is a actor.
- Is Tobias Santelmann still alive?
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