Svein Sturla Hungnes
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Svein Sturla Hungnes is a Norwegian actor
, theatre director, and instructor.
Hungnes studied at the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre
from 1965 to 1970, and had several small roles at Nationaltheatret
during his study time. After he had finished with his exams in winter 1970, he made his real debut, when he played tough young boy Joey in Hjemkomsten by Harold Pinter
. He was noticed, and had larger roles by 1972, when he played Osvald in Ibsen's Gjengangere and Puck in Shakespeare's En midtsommernattsdrøm.
Hungnes was one of the leading actors at Nationalteatret in the 1970s and 80s, when he also led many instructional exercises. He was acting coach for, among others, Fedra, Romeo og Julie, Et dukkehjem and Tolvskillingsoperaen (which he directed himself). He set up Hamlet at Trøndelag Teater
, Hedda Gabler
at Riksteatret
and the Nordahl Grieg-biography Nordahl i våre hjerter at Den Nationale Scene
. At Oslo Nye Teater
he produced many musical successes, including Cabaret, Chicago and My Fair Lady, as well as the Hedda Award
winner, Hvem er redd for Virginia Woolf?.
Svein Sturla Hungnes has acted in many Norwegian films since the 1960s, of which Kimen, Mors hus, Telegrafisten and Detektor are among the best known.
From 1995 to 2007 Hungnes had the main role as Peer Gynt
in "Peer Gynt ved Gålåvatnet" in Gudbrandsdalen. In autumn 2007 he was part of the jury of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation television program Drømmerollen.
In 2002 Hungnes was head of Oslo Nye Teater
. For his contribution for Norwegian theater, in 2004 he was named as Knight of 1st Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav.
In 2009 Hungnes has received Oslo City Culture Award
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, theatre director, and instructor.
Hungnes studied at the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre
Norwegian National Academy of Theatre
The Norwegian National Academy of Theatre was established as a three-year theater-education in 1953, under the name of Statens teaterskole.The school was given collegiate status in 1982...
from 1965 to 1970, and had several small roles at Nationaltheatret
Nationaltheatret
The National Theatre in Oslo is one of Norway's largest and most prominent venues for performance of dramatic arts.The theatre had its first performance on 1 September 1899 but can trace its origins to Christiania Theatre, which was founded in 1829...
during his study time. After he had finished with his exams in winter 1970, he made his real debut, when he played tough young boy Joey in Hjemkomsten by Harold Pinter
Harold Pinter
Harold Pinter, CH, CBE was a Nobel Prize–winning English playwright and screenwriter. One of the most influential modern British dramatists, his writing career spanned more than 50 years. His best-known plays include The Birthday Party , The Homecoming , and Betrayal , each of which he adapted to...
. He was noticed, and had larger roles by 1972, when he played Osvald in Ibsen's Gjengangere and Puck in Shakespeare's En midtsommernattsdrøm.
Hungnes was one of the leading actors at Nationalteatret in the 1970s and 80s, when he also led many instructional exercises. He was acting coach for, among others, Fedra, Romeo og Julie, Et dukkehjem and Tolvskillingsoperaen (which he directed himself). He set up Hamlet at Trøndelag Teater
Trøndelag Teater
Trøndelag Teater is a large theater in the city of Trondheim, in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway.-Background:Trøndelag Teater stages large-scale dance and musical performances. Originally built in 1816, the theater is the oldest stage in Scandinavia in continuous use...
, Hedda Gabler
Hedda Gabler
Hedda Gabler is a play first published in 1890 by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. The play premiered in 1891 in Germany to negative reviews, but has subsequently gained recognition as a classic of realism, nineteenth century theatre, and world drama...
at Riksteatret
Riksteatret
Riksteatret is a Norwegian touring theatre. It was established by law in 1948. Its first performance was in Kirkenes in 1949, with Sigurd Christiansen's play En reise i natten. The theatre plays on about 200 different stages throughout the country. Its first theatre director was Fritz von der...
and the Nordahl Grieg-biography Nordahl i våre hjerter at Den Nationale Scene
Den Nationale Scene
Den Nationale Scene is the largest theatre in Bergen, Norway. Den Nationale Scene is also one of the oldest permanent theatre in Norway.-History:...
. At Oslo Nye Teater
Oslo Nye Teater
Oslo Nye Teater in Oslo is one of Norway's most visited theatres.The theatre opened in 1959 as a merge between Det Nye Teater and Folketeatret, and consists of four stages; Oslo Nye Hovedscenen, Oslo Nye Centralteatret, Oslo Nye Trikkestallen and Oslo Nye Caféscenen.-External links:*...
he produced many musical successes, including Cabaret, Chicago and My Fair Lady, as well as the Hedda Award
Hedda Award
The Hedda Award is a Norwegian theatre award, first awarded in 1998. It is named after the character "Hedda" from Ibsen's play Hedda Gabler. Among the prize categories, which have varied over the years, are best theatre production, best direction, best stage performance, and occasionally an...
winner, Hvem er redd for Virginia Woolf?.
Svein Sturla Hungnes has acted in many Norwegian films since the 1960s, of which Kimen, Mors hus, Telegrafisten and Detektor are among the best known.
From 1995 to 2007 Hungnes had the main role as Peer Gynt
Peer Gynt
Peer Gynt is a five-act play in verse by the Norwegian dramatist Henrik Ibsen, loosely based on the fairy tale Per Gynt. It is the most widely performed Norwegian play. According to Klaus Van Den Berg, the "cinematic script blends poetry with social satire and realistic scenes with surreal ones"...
in "Peer Gynt ved Gålåvatnet" in Gudbrandsdalen. In autumn 2007 he was part of the jury of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation television program Drømmerollen.
In 2002 Hungnes was head of Oslo Nye Teater
Oslo Nye Teater
Oslo Nye Teater in Oslo is one of Norway's most visited theatres.The theatre opened in 1959 as a merge between Det Nye Teater and Folketeatret, and consists of four stages; Oslo Nye Hovedscenen, Oslo Nye Centralteatret, Oslo Nye Trikkestallen and Oslo Nye Caféscenen.-External links:*...
. For his contribution for Norwegian theater, in 2004 he was named as Knight of 1st Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav.
In 2009 Hungnes has received Oslo City Culture Award
Oslo City Culture Award
The Oslo City Culture Award is awarded to a person, group or cultural activities for making a long time contribution or having an outstanding achievement in arts, science or other cultural work in the city or the country's cultural life. A bronze medal is awarded with the prize. The prize also...
Filmography
- 2000: DetektorDetector (Norwegian film)Detector is a Norwegian film from 2000 directed by Pål Jackman from a screenplay by Erlend Loe. It was one of the greatest domestic movie successes in Norway for many years, and is considered to be the start of the Norwegian cinemas bloom that occurred in the 2000's....
- 1996: Offshore
- 1993: Telegrafisten
- 1989: Bryllupsfesten
- 1985: Adjø solidaritet
- 1985: Papirfuglen
- 1982: Henrys bakværelse
- 1982: Leve sitt liv
- 1981: Julia Julia
- 1980: Belønningen
- 1980: Liv og død
- 1979: ArvenArven (1979 film)Arven is a 1979 Norwegian drama film directed by Anja Breien. It was entered into the 1979 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Espen Skjønberg - Jon Skaug* Anita Björk - Märta Skaug* Häge Juve - Hanna Skaug* Jan Hårstad - Jonas Skaug...
- 1978: Hvem har bestemt?
- 1975: Faneflukt
- 1974: Kimen
- 1974: Mors hus
- 1974: Voldtekt
- 1971: Rødblått paradis
- 1969: Psychedelica Blues
- 1969: Himmel og helvete
- 1969: Faderen
- 1968: Hennes meget kongelige høyhet