Nick Roll

Nick Roll is a Norwegian actor, comedian, and writer born in 1978 in Oslo. He rose to prominence in his home country through his work in Norwegian television and theater before achieving international recognition with the Netflix series 'Lilyhammer' (2012-2014), which he created, co-wrote, and starred in alongside Birgitte Søren. The show, which follows an American mafia informant who enters witness protection in a small Norwegian town, became a critical and commercial success, establishing Roll as a talented comedic actor and creative force in Scandinavian entertainment. Beyond Lilyhammer, Roll has appeared in numerous Norwegian films and television productions, demonstrating his versatility across comedy, drama, and character work. He has also worked extensively in voice acting and continues to be active in Norwegian entertainment, balancing acting with directing and writing projects that showcase his unique comedic sensibility and understanding of Norwegian culture.