Kirsten Hofseth
Kirsten Hofseth is a Norwegian actress.
Kirsten Hofseth was born in 1944, and she was a student at The National Academy of Theatre, Oslo from 1967 to 1969. Afterwards she was hired by Trøndelag Theatre, for which she worked until 1972, playing among others Helena in A Midsummer Night's Dream and Ismene in Antigone.
After this Kirsten Hofseth took part in establishing Teatret Vårt (Our Theatre), and for five years she had parts in all the productions of the theatre, such as The Comedy of Errors, The Word and Edvard Hoem's Kvinnene langs fjorden* (The Women by the Fjord).
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(Objekt ID 5843)| Object type | Person |
| Born | May 14, 1944 |
| Functions | Actor |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Gender | Female |
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I 1977 Kirsten Hofseth became a freelancer, and among her assignments was Grenseland* (Borderland), the first Norwegian TV series. She came to Rogaland Theatre for the first time in 1978, and worked there for the latter two years of Kjetil Bang-Hansen's time as the artistic director.
From 1980 to 1982 she was a member of the ensemble of Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's TV drama division, and in 1982 she returned to Stavanger. She stayed there until she in 2005 moved to The National Venue of Theatre in Bergen, where she has had many roles, major and less major.
In 2006 she was nominated for The Hedda Award in the category of best supporting actress for her interpretation of Magdelone in Holberg's The Fussy Man and in 2011 she was nominated for The Hedda Award in the category of best leading actress for the role of Alice in The Retreat from Moscow, directed by Carl Jørgen Kiønig, The National Venue of Theatre.
Source:
Sceneweb on The Hedda Award, 15.10.2012, http://www.sceneweb.no/en/awarding/23836/The_Hedda_Award_2006-2006
*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.
Involved in productions (118)
| Title | Premiere | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Tvillingene (Teatret Vårt (Our Theatre)) | October 15, 2022 | Actor |
| Det siste fotografiet (Rogaland Theatre) | August 18, 2020 | Actor (Moren) |
| Growth of the Soil - Revisited (Rogaland Theatre) | September 10, 2016 | Actor |
| The Road to Mecca (Teatret Vårt (Our Theatre)) | March 7, 2014 | Actor (Miss Helen) |
| Calendar Girls (The National Stage) | March 8, 2013 | Actor (Lady Cavendish / Brenda) |
| Fanny og Alexander (The National Stage) | September 8, 2012 | Actor (Helena Ekdahl) |
| Dancing at Lughnasa (The National Stage) | February 11, 2012 | Actor (Kate) |
| Når det slutter å regne (The National Stage) | Navember 12, 2011 | Actor |
| Alt om min mor (The National Stage) | May 3, 2011 | Actor (Rosas Mor) |
| Tilbaketoget fra Moskva (The National Stage) | October 2, 2010 | Actor (Mor) |
| Samtaler med Mamma (The National Stage) | October 24, 2009 | Actor (Mamma) |
| Rett i lommen (The National Stage) | March 21, 2009 | Actor (Frøken Kaupang) |
| Farlige forbindelser (The National Stage) | April 5, 2008 | Actor (Madame de Rosemonde) |
| Den innbilt syke (The National Stage) | April 14, 2007 | Actor (Doktor Diafoirus / Pulchinella) |
| Guden fra helvete (The National Stage) | Navember 3, 2006 | Actor (Emma) |
| The Fussy Man (The National Stage) | March 31, 2006 | Actor (Magdelone, Vielgeschreys husholderske) |
| Dogville (The National Stage) | February 17, 2006 | Actor (Mor Ginger) |
| Dream of Autumn (The National Stage) | May 26, 2005 | Actor (Mor) |
| Nicholas Nickleby (Rogaland Theatre) | Navember 27, 2004 | Actor (Miss La Creevy / Mrs. Wititterly / Pitcher) |
| Dei døde hundane (Rogaland Theatre) | April 30, 2004 | Actor (Mora) |
| Bitre blomster (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's radio drama division) | March 15, 2003 | Actor (Aslaug Schrøder-Olsen) |
| Det kalde hjertet (The National Stage) | February 14, 2003 | Actor (Dronningen) |
| Et vintereventyr (The National Stage) | September 14, 2002 | Actor (Camillo) |
| LIVET x 3 (The National Stage) | September 15, 2001 | Actor (Ines) |
| Onkel Vanja (Rogaland Theatre) | January 13, 2001 | Actor (Maria Vasiljevna Vojnitskaja) |
| A Midsummer Night's Dream (Rogaland Theatre) | September 9, 2000 | Actor (Prologus / Spindelvev) |
| Yvonne - Princess of Burgundy (Rogaland Theatre) | January 22, 2000 | Actor (Dronningen) |
| King Ubu (Rogaland Theatre) | February 12, 1999 | Actor (Mor Ubu) |
| Peer Gynt (The Norwegian Touring Theatre (Riksteatret)) | September 10, 1997 | Actor (Mor Aase m. m.) |
| Eve of Retirement (Rogaland Theatre) | Navember 9, 1995 | Actor (Vera Höller) |
| Damer & Regn (Rogaland Theatre) | August 31, 1995 | Actor (Jeg) |
| Fiddler on the Roof (Rogaland Theatre) | March 25, 1995 | Actor (Yente, en parmaker) |
| Ghosts (Nordland Theatre) | September 16, 1994 | Actor (Fru Helene Alving) |
| Et fandens fruentimmer* (A Devil's Woman) (Nordland Theatre) | March 8, 1994 | Actor (Terentia) |
| Faderen (Rogaland Theatre) | Navember 6, 1993 | Actor (Laura) |
| Et fandens fruentimmer (Rogaland Theatre) | September 10, 1993 | Actor (Terentia) |
| Don Juans siste dager (Rogaland Theatre) | February 13, 1993 | Actor (Catalina) |
| En utstoppet hund (Ibsen Theatre) | October 2, 1992 | Actor (Gunnel Ljungh) |
| John Gabriel Borkman (Rogaland Theatre) | January 17, 1992 | Actor (Ella Rentheim) |
| Russisk sennep (Rogaland Theatre) | Navember 2, 1991 | Actor (Murasjkina i DRAMA / Fru Tsjervjakov i EN EMBEDSMANNS DØD) |
| Dynastiet Wankel - Jobbere og gjøglere 1916 (Haugesund Theatre) | August 10, 1991 | Direction |
| Orfeus vender tilbake (Rogaland Theatre) | January 17, 1991 | Actor (Lady Torrance) |
| My Fair Lady (Rogaland Theatre) | Navember 3, 1990 | Actor (Mrs. Higgins) |
| Hafrsfjord-spelet (Rogaland Theatre) | August 27, 1990 | Actor (Bergrid, Øysteins kone) |
| Kvinnenes Decamerone (Rogaland Theatre) | 1990 | Actor (Emma) |
| Tiden og rommet (Rogaland Theatre) | Navember 25, 1989 | Voiceover |
| En selgers død (Rogaland Theatre) | Navember 11, 1989 | Actor (Linda Loman) |
| Alfa og Omega (Rogaland Theatre) | September 9, 1989 | Actor (Dagny Juell / Karen Bjølstad) |
| Hofseth / Sandsberg / Grønli (Rogaland Theatre) | April 14, 1989 | Actor |
| Byttehandelen (Rogaland Theatre) | January 20, 1989 | Actor (Lechy Elbernon) |
| Lørdag, søndag, mandag (Rogaland Theatre) | August 24, 1988 | Actor (Rosa, gift med Peppino) |
| Three Sisters (Rogaland Theatre) | January 16, 1988 | Actor (Olga, Andrejs søster) |
| Romeo and Juliet (Rogaland Theatre) | October 24, 1987 | Actor (Fru Capulet) |
| Puntila (Rogaland Theatre) | April 25, 1987 | Actor (Smugler-Emma) |
| Bernarda Albas hus (Rogaland Theatre) | January 16, 1987 | Actor (La Poncia) |
| Hvem er Ernest? (Rogaland Theatre) | Navember 14, 1986 | Actor (Lady Bracknell) |
| Den sultende klasses forbannelse (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's TV drama division) | May 20, 1986 | Actor (Ella) |
| Hva butleren så ... (Rogaland Theatre) | May 7, 1986 | Actor (Fru Prendice) |
| Mother Courage (Rogaland Theatre) | January 15, 1986 | Actor (Mor Courage) |
| Kong Lear (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's TV drama division) | Navember 12, 1985 | Actor (Gonril) |
| Kong Lear (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's TV drama division) | Navember 5, 1985 | Actor (Gonril) |
| The Diary of Anne Frank (Rogaland Theatre) | October 30, 1985 | Actor (Fru Edith Frank) |
| Blindgjenger (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's TV drama division) | October 1, 1985 | Actor (Gundolfs mor) |
| The Spanish Fly (Rogaland Theatre) | May 10, 1985 | Actor (Emma Klinke) |
| Begravet barn (Rogaland Theatre) | March 16, 1985 | Actor (Halie, kona til Dodge) |
| Jeppe på Berget (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's TV drama division) | December 4, 1984 | Actor (Nille) |
| Fribillett til Soria Moria (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's TV drama division) | May 15, 1984 | Actor (Elise Vangen) |
| Baller i lufta (Homansbyen Teaterselskap) | 1984 | Actor |
| Det store Vi (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's TV drama division) | October 25, 1983 | Actor (Frøken Rinde) |
| Semmelweis (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's TV drama division) | August 30, 1983 | Actor (Vertinne / Jordmor) |
| Lille Eyolf (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's TV drama division) | April 12, 1983 | Actor (Rottejomfruen) |
| Trojanerinnene (Rogaland Theatre) | March 19, 1982 | Actor (Andromake) |
| Scapino (Rogaland Theatre) | Navember 26, 1981 | Actor (Arganata, Octavio og Zerbinettas mor) |
| Carousel (Rogaland Theatre) | June 19, 1981 | Actor (Oldfruen) |
| Medmenneske (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's TV drama division) | February 24, 1981 | Actor (Indiana) |
| Medmenneske (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's TV drama division) | February 17, 1981 | Actor (Indiana) |
| Medmenneske (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's TV drama division) | February 10, 1981 | Actor (Indiana) |
| Sin mors døtre (Rogaland Theatre) | February 6, 1981 | Actor (Helen) |
| Medmenneske (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's TV drama division) | February 3, 1981 | Actor (Indiana) |
| De spurte ikke meg (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's TV drama division) | January 6, 1981 | Actor (Lisbeth) |
| Du kan ikke ta det med deg (Rogaland Theatre) | Navember 15, 1980 | Actor (Storfyrstinnen) |
| Elefantmannen (Rogaland Theatre) | August 30, 1980 | Actor (Fru Kendal, skuespillerinne ) |
| Elefantmannen (Rogaland Theatre) | April 11, 1980 | Actor (Fru Kendal, skuespillerinne ) |
| Den som henger i en tråd (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's TV drama division) | March 18, 1980 | Actor (Birgitte Andersen) |
| Den som henger i en tråd (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's TV drama division) | March 11, 1980 | Actor (Birgitte Andersen) |
| Den som henger i en tråd (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's TV drama division) | March 4, 1980 | Actor (Birgitte Andersen) |
| Den som henger i en tråd (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's TV drama division) | February 26, 1980 | Actor (Birgitte Andersen) |
| Grenseland (Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation's TV drama division) | October 21, 1979 | Actor (Lillian) |
| Woyzeck (Teatret Vårt (Our Theatre)) | February 22, 1977 | Actor |
| Helligtrekongersaften (Teatret Vårt (Our Theatre)) | Navember 3, 1976 | Actor |
| Havhesten (Teatret Vårt (Our Theatre)) | February 18, 1976 | Actor |
| Catilinas draum (Teatret Vårt (Our Theatre)) | September 9, 1974 | Actor |
| Kongsemnerne (Teatret Vårt (Our Theatre)) | August 27, 1974 | Actor (Ragnhild / Ingebjørg) |
| Lykke-Pers reise (Teatret Vårt (Our Theatre)) | April 1, 1974 | Actor (Musse / Tre / Gulletulle A / Skamme seg / Sulfitra / Line Sope / Uhyre) |
| Kvinnene langs fjorden (Teatret Vårt (Our Theatre)) | Navember 27, 1973 | Actor (Inga Larsen, syerske) |
| Show-show (Teatret Vårt (Our Theatre)) | August 1, 1973 | Actor |
| Ordet (Teatret Vårt (Our Theatre)) | February 28, 1973 | Actor (Doktoren) |
| Tvillingene (Teatret Vårt (Our Theatre)) | October 15, 1972 | Actor (Adriana) |
| Sommer i Tydal (Trøndelag Theatre) | May 10, 1972 | Actor (Guri ) |
| Tilstanden (Trøndelag Theatre) | February 10, 1972 | Actor (Terapeuten) |
| Buss på by´n (Trøndelag Theatre) | December 1, 1971 | Actor |
| The Good Soldier Švejk (Trøndelag Theatre) | September 8, 1971 | Actor (Katy Wendler / Selskapsdamen) |
| Miss Julie (Trøndelag Theatre) | May 28, 1971 | Actor (Kristin) |
| Kamerat Semjon (Trøndelag Theatre) | February 19, 1971 | Actor (Raisa Filippovna, Kleopatras rivalinne) |
| Folk og Røvere i Kardemomme By (Trøndelag Theatre) | December 17, 1970 | Actor (Frøken Sofie ) |
| Little Malcolm and His Struggle against the Eunuchs (Trøndelag Theatre) | Navember 4, 1970 | Actor (Ann Gedge ) |
| Din egen vri (Trøndelag Theatre) | September 1, 1970 | Prompter, Actor (Sykesøster) |
| A Midsummer Night's Dream (Trøndelag Theatre) | May 30, 1970 | Actor (Helena) |
| Alice in Wonderland (Trøndelag Theatre) | April 3, 1970 | Actor (Den gale haren ) |
| Antigone (Trøndelag Theatre) | February 24, 1970 | Actor (Ismene ) |
| Reisen til Julestjernen (Trøndelag Theatre) | December 26, 1969 | Actor (Petrine) |
| Henrik og Pernille (Trøndelag Theatre) | September 10, 1969 | Actor (Magdelone ) |
| Karamellapparatet (Rogaland Theatre) | September 3, 1967 | Actor (Rengjøringsdame Ragna / Tante Snob) |
| Den Glade Enke (Rogaland Theatre) | August 26, 1967 | Actor (Sylviane, Bogdanowitsch´ frue) |
| Winnie-the-Pooh (Rogaland Theatre) | September 25, 1966 | Actor (Tussi) |
| Til sengs med et smil (Rogaland Theatre) | August 29, 1966 | Actor |
| De lykkelige dagene (Rogaland Theatre) | May 24, 1966 | Actor (Marianne) |
| Boy Friend (Rogaland Theatre) | March 28, 1966 | Actor (Dulcie, elev ved Madame Dubonets pikeskole) |
| The Fussy Man (Rogaland Theatre) | March 4, 1966 | Actor (Lars Dintfass, skriver) |
| Stjel ikke dyr som danser (Rogaland Theatre) | September 1965 | Actor (Esalia) |
| Sommer i Tyrol (Rogaland Theatre) | August 29, 1965 | Dancer |
| Trost i taklampa* (Blackbird in the Chandelier) (Rogaland Theatre) | May 1, 1965 | Actor (Elise) |
| Askepott og Lillemus-Mei (Rogaland Theatre) | December 20, 1964 | Actor (Frøken Bink) |
| Kiss Me, Kate (Rogaland Theatre) | Navember 13, 1964 | Actor (Sykepleierske / Dans og sang) |
| The Taming of the Shrew (Rogaland Theatre) | September 29, 1964 | Actor (En tjener / Petruchios tjener) |
| Kristin Lavransdatter - The Cross (Rogaland Theatre) | March 15, 1964 | Actor (Ramborg Lavransdotter) |
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Awards - Nominations (2)