Marian Saastad Ottesen
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24 November 1975
Marian Saastad Ottesen | |
|---|---|
| Born | Astrid Marian Saastad Ottesen 24 November 1975 Florø, Norway |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Known for | |
| Spouse | Nils Jørgen Kaalstad |
Astrid Marian Saastad Ottesen (born 24 November 1975) is a Norwegian actress who has been performing in theatre, television, and film since 2001. She is best known to international audiences from the Netflix series Lilyhammer[1] and Norsemen.[2]
Ottesen was born in Florø and grew up in Skien, where she attended theatre school.[citation needed] She graduated from the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre in 1999.[citation needed] Ottesen worked in several productions at Oslo Nye Teater, Centralteatret, as well as the National Theatre in Oslo, until 2006.[citation needed]
She has since appeared in a number of television productions and films, including Elsk meg i morgen (2005), Gone with the Woman (2007), Lilyhammer,[3] and Norsemen.[4]
Personal life
In 2018, Ottesen married Norsemen co-star Nils Jørgen Kaalstad.[5]
Awards and recognition
- Amanda Prize 2006 for Elsk meg i morgen (nominated)
- Kanon Award 2007 for Gone with the Woman (won)[6]
- Amanda Prize 2008 for Gone with the Woman (nominated)[7]
