Alex Høgh Andersen (born 20 May 1994) is a Danish actor.[1] He is mostly known for the role of Ivar the Boneless in the historical drama television series Vikings (2016–2020).[2]
Alex Høgh Andersen | |
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 Andersen at the German Comic Con 2021 | |
| Born | Alex Høgh Andersen 20 May 1994 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model and photographer |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Early life
editAndersen was born in the small town of Skælskør,[3] in the western part of Sjælland (Zealand) in Denmark,[3] the son of Thomas Andersen and Charlotte Høgh. He became very fond of acting during drama studies at school, rather than in other subjects.[4] He participated in many musical plays and took some leading roles.[4]
At the age of 17, Andersen decided he wanted to learn to act in front of a camera, and he went on to do Film and Media Studies at the University of Copenhagen (2014–2015).[3] He started university in 2014, but dropped out in 2015 for the filming of Vikings on location in Ireland.[3]
Career
editIn 2015, he was in the film A War.[5] In 2016, he played the role of Ivar the Boneless, future king, and son of Ragnar Lothbrok (played by Travis Fimmel), in the historical drama television series Vikings for three seasons between 2016 and 2020.[6]
In 2021, he starred as Frederik in the Netflix film The Bombardment/The Shadow in My Eye.[5] In 2022, he played Claus Malmqvist in the miniseries The Viking - Downfall of a Drug Lord.[3] In 2023, he starred as Bjørn Jepsen in Those Who Kill.[5] In 2024, he played Emil Veggem in season 2 of the British television series Granite Harbour, and in the same year, played Emil Anderson in six episodes of the Viaplay Danish comedy-drama series Call me Dad.[5]
Interests and hobbies
editIn his free time, Andersen is a keen photographer;[4] he is visually-minded, and is constantly learning about cameras during his experience in the film industry.[4] In addition, he learned dancing, singing, sports, fencing and stunts.[7]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Big Hero 6 | Hiro Hamada (voice) | Danish version |
| 2015 | A War | Anders Holm | Also known as Krigen |
| 2019 | How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World | Eret (voice) | Danish version |
| 2021 | The Bombardment/The Shadow in My Eye (Danish: Skyggen i mit øje) | Frederik | Netflix film |
| 2023 | Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever | Frederik | Shudder film |
| 2024 | The Room Next Door | Fred |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Outsider | Victor | Main role; miniseries |
| 2013 | Tvillingerne & Julemanden | William Iversen | Main role |
| 2015 | Hedensted High | Flotte Tjelle | Episode: "Kantinedamen" |
| 2016–2020 | Vikings | Ivar the Boneless | Main role (seasons 4–6) |
| 2022 | The Viking - Downfall of a Drug Lord | Claus Malmqvist | Main role; miniseries |
| 2023 | Those Who Kill (Danish: Den Som Dræber) | Bjørn Jepsen | 4 episodes (season 3) |
| 2024 | Call me Dad (Danish: Kald mig far) | Emil | Viaplay; 6 episodes |
| Granite Harbour (Danish: Granit Havn) | Emil Veggem | 3 episodes (season 2) |
Theater
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Østen for solen og vesten for månen | PS (Prins Sebastian) | |
| 2009 | 1001 nats eventyr | Ali | |
| 2010 | Sværdet i Stenen | Arthur Pendragon | Main role |
| 2011 | Herkules | Dionysos |
References
edit- ^ "Alex Hogh Anderson (Ivar) of Vikings discusses Season 5!". whennerdsattack.com. Archived from the original on 8 October 2018. Retrieved 8 October 2018.
- ^ Schwartz, Terri (21 April 2016). "Vikings: Meet the Four New Actors Revealed in Season 4's Midseason Finale". IGN. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
- ^ a b c d e Sørensen, Meike (19 May 2022). "Alex Høgh Andersen:Jeg er blevet en bedre skuespiller af at have en akademisk baggrun (I have become a better actor by having an academic background)". Uniavisen.dk. Retrieved 7 July 2022.
- ^ a b c d "Ivar the Boneless - Vikings Cast - History". history.com. Archived from the original on 6 December 2016. Retrieved 6 December 2016.
- ^ a b c d Linnéa Pesonen (19 June 2023). "Everything we know about Alex Høgh Andersen's buzzy new series 'Call Me Dad'". voguescandinavia.com. Retrieved 19 June 2023.
- ^ Schwartz, Terri (21 April 2016). "Vikings: Meet the Four New Actors Revealed in Season 4's Midseason Finale". IGN. Retrieved 22 December 2016.
- ^ "Panorama Agency - Actors - Alex Høgh Andersen". Archived from the original on 8 April 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2017.