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Tobias Santelmann Bio, Age, Weight, Height, Wife, Children, Movies and Net Worth

Who is Tobias Santelmann? | Tobias Santelmann Biography and Wiki

Tobias Santelmann is a German-born Norwegian actor best known for playing the role of Knut Haugland in the adventure drama film, Kon-Tiki (2012), which received an Academy Award nomination. He has notably appeared in Hercules (2014), Point Break (2015), and The Last Kingdom (2015–2018).

Tobias Santelmann Age and Birthday

Tobias Santelmann was born on August 8, 1980, in Freiburg in Breisgau, Germany. He celebrates his birthday on August 8th every year. Santelmann will be 40 years old on Aug. 8th, 2020.

Tobias Santelmann Height and Weight

Santelmann is a man of average stature, he also appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos. He stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.87 m). He also weighs 161 lbs (73 kgs).

Tobias Santelmann Education

After completing his secondary education, Tobias enrolled at The Oslo National Academy of the Arts from which he graduated in 2006, then began his professional acting career at The Norwegian Theatre in Oslo.

Tobias Santelmann Family, Parents, and Siblings

His mother, Heiko Santelmann, is a German physician. He is of Norwegian nationality and belongs to white ethnicity. As for his age, Santelmann is currently 39 years old, as of 2020. After doing our research, details about his father are not known to the public and it is also not known if he has any siblings.

Tobias Santelmann Wife, is he Married?

Tobias Santelmann is married to Jennifer Brathen. Together they are blessed with one child namely Alba Santelmann. The information about their wedding day and venue is not disclosed and it’s unclear when he started dating his girlfriend but the couple is living happily together.

Tobias Santelmann Children

Santelmann and Jennifer Brathen as a couple are blessed with one child namely Alba Santelmann.

Tobias Santelmann Measurements and Facts

  • Full Name: Tobias Santelmann
  • Age: 39 years (2019)
  • Date of Birth: August 8, 1980
  • Place of Birth: Freiburg in Breisgau, Germany
  • Education‎: Oslo National Academy of the Arts
  • Birthday: August 8th
  • Nationality: Norwegian
  • Father’s Name: Not disclosed
  • Mother’s Name: Heiko Santelmann
  • Siblings: Not disclosed
  • Spouse: Jennifer Brathen
  • Children: 1, Alba Santelmann
  • Height:6 Feet 2 Inches
  • Weight: 161 lbs (73 kgs).
  • Profession: Movie Actor
  • Net worth: $2 million
  • Salary: $100 thousand per episode

Tobias Santelmann Career

Santelmann made his big-screen debut with the role of Knut Haugland in the 2012 Norwegian adventure drama film, Kon-Tiki. In the same year, he appeared as Arvid in Flukt.

In the following year, Santelmann appeared in numerous notable movies such as Jag Etter Vind and Jeg er din. He has also notably appeared in Hercules (2014) and Point Break (2015).

In 2015, Santelmann was cast in the BBC television series The Last Kingdom. He appeared on the series until 2018, alongside Alexander Dreymon, Harry McEntire and Ian Hart.

Tobias Santelmann Salary and Net Worth

Santelmann has earned a substantial amount of fortune from his career as a television and film actor. As per the report, he has an estimated net worth of $2 million, as of 2020.

Santelmann has also not disclosed his salary but as per online sources, he makes around $100 thousand per episode of a series.

His 2012 film, Kon-Tiki, was made under the budget of $15.5 million, and the film had a box office collection of $22.8 million.

Tobias Santelmann Movies

  • 2019 Out Stealing Horses
  • 2015 Point Break as Chowder
  • 2014 Kraftidioten as Finn
  • 2014 Hercules as Rhesus
  • 2013 Jag etter vind as Håvard
  • 2013 Jeg er din as Dirk
  • 2012 Kon-Tiki as Knut Haugland
  • 2012 Flukt as Arvid
  • 2010 Varg Veum – Skriften på veggen as Stian Brandt

Tobias Santelmann Television

  • 2020 Atlantic Crossing as Prince Olav
  • 2019 Exit [no] as Henrik
  • 2017 Grenseland as  Nikolai Andreassen
  • 2016 Marcella as Yann Hall
  • 2015-2018 The Last Kingdom as  Ragnar
  • 2015 The Heavy Water War as  Joachim Rønneberg
  • 2015 Homeland as  Colonel Haugen Guest (1 episode)
  • 2014, 2016 Frikjent (Acquitted) as  Erik Nilsen
  • 2014 Øyevitne (Eyewitnesses) as  Lars Strømme
  • 2011 Stikk as  Georg
  • 2010 Maria as Ole Marius Aronsen

Tobias Santelmann Awards and Achievements

Amanda Awards, Norway

2019 Winner Amanda, Best Actor (Årets mannlige skuespiller) Mordene i Kongo (2018)
2013 Nominee Amanda, Best Supporting Actor (Årets mannlige birolle) Jag etter vind (2013)
Best Newcomer (Årets nykommer), Jag etter vind (2013)

Golden Screen, Norway
2018 Nominee Golden Screen, Best Actor Grenseland (2017)

Kosmorama, Trondheim Internasjonale Filmfestival
2019 Winner Kanonprisen, Best Male Actor in a Leading Role Mordene i Kongo (2018)
2013 Nominee Kanonprisen, Best Supporting Actor Kon-Tiki (2012)

WorldFest Houston
2020 Nominee Remi Award, Best Supporting Actor Ut og stjæle hester (2019)

Frequently Asked Questions About Tobias Santelmann

Who is Tobias Santelmann?

Santelmann is a German-born Norwegian actor best known for playing the role of Knut Haugland in the adventure drama film, Kon-Tiki (2012), which received an Academy Award nomination. He has notably appeared in Hercules (2014), Point Break (2015), and The Last Kingdom (2015–2018).

How old is Tobias Santelmann?

Santelmann was born on August 8, 1980, in Freiburg in Breisgau, Germany. He celebrates his birthday on August 8th every year. Santelmann will be 40 years old on Aug. 8th, 2020.

How tall is Tobias Santelmann?

Santelmann is a man of average stature, he also appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos. He stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.87 m).

Is Tobias Santelmann married?

Tobias is married to Jennifer Brathen. Together they are blessed with one child namely Alba Santelmann. The information about their wedding day and venue is not disclosed and it’s unclear when he started dating his girlfriend but the couple is living happily together.

How much is Tobias Santelmann worth?

Santelmann has earned a substantial amount of fortune from his career as a television and film actor. As per the report, he has an estimated net worth of $2 million, as of 2020.

How much does Tobias Santelmann make?

Santelmann has earned a substantial amount of fortune from his career as a television and film actor. As per the report, he has an estimated net worth of $2 million, as of 2020.

Santelmann has also not disclosed his salary but as per online sources, he makes around $100 thousand per episode of a series.

His 2012 film, Kon-Tiki, was made under the budget of $15.5 million, and the film had a box office collection of $22.8 million.

Where does Tobias live?

Because of security reasons, Tobias has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is Tobias dead or alive?

Santelmann is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

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