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Sverre Anker Ousdal

Sverre Anker Ousdal

Actor · born 18 July 1944 · Flekkefjord, Norway

Sverre Anker Ousdal (18 July 1944 – 3 January 2026) was a Norwegian actor born in Flekkefjord. His debut was in 1965 at Den Nationale Scene in Bergen. He was at the Oslo Nye Teater in the period 1967 to 1970, and at the National Theatre from 1970. In 1997 he was made a Knight First Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St Olav for his acting work.

Ousdal had a number of major roles in Norwegian and Swedish films, including Karjolsteinen (1977), Orion's Belt (1985), Falsk som vatten (1985), Etter Rubicon (1987), and Insomnia. He also appeared in US films like The Island at the Top of the World (1974) and in several British productions, most notably the serial The Last Place on Earth (1985), where he starred as polar explorer Roald Amundsen.

Where to start: The Secret Life of Words (2005).

As actor 60

TV shows 5

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Sverre Anker Ousdal movie?

By viewer score, The Secret Life of Words (2005) at 7.0/10.

What are Sverre Anker Ousdal’s most popular movies?

Insomnia, The Secret Life of Words, Kitchen Stories.

How many movies has Sverre Anker Ousdal made?

60 films on TMDB, 60 as actor.

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