| Thor Knai | |
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| Biographical Information | |
| Real Name: | Torbjørn Knai |
| Born: | 22 June 1984 |
| Age: | 30 |
| Height: | 6' |
| Originally From: | Tromsø, Norway |
| Family: | Mother & Father |
| Twitter: | @thorknai |
| Personal Information | |
| First appearance: | The Darkness |
| Portrays: | Count Philipe Nardin |
| GALLERY | |
Thor Knai (22 June 1984) is a Norwegian actor. He portrays Count Philipe Nardin on Reign.
Life & Career[]
Thor Knai was born Torbjorn Knai 22nd of June 1984 in Tromso;, Norway. His dad was in the Royal Norwegian Air Force and his mom an entrepreneur. When he was 15, his mother found a casting call for a mini-series (Ansur, 1999). Thor landed a supporting part and this became his first encounter with acting. He later played lead in a high school cabaret which was awarded "Best high school cabaret of the year". Thor graduated from his High School with an International Baccalaureate Diploma spring 2003, with the highest amount of extra curricular activity hours, mostly from acting related endeavor.
Once Thor finished High school he joined the Royal Norwegian Army for a mandatory year. He became Squad Leader in a Storm platoon (mechanized infantry unit) and during this year he signed up to take part in the NATO, ISAF-7 (international security assistance force) peacekeeping mission to Kabul, Afghanistan
After completing his tour in Afghanistan he decided to do what he loved and was soon admitted to the New York Film Academy at Universal Studios in Los Angeles for a one year acting conservatory program for September of 2005. During his brief stay in Norway before leaving for LA, Thor got a part in a big Norwegian reality show called "Filmstjerne" (Moviestar) after out-performing thousands of other actors Thor was eventually voted off the show by the judges just in time to make his planned departure to Hollywood. He graduated the program in the spring of 2006. He has since gained his greencard and now lives and works as an actor.
Trivia[]
- Worked as at a Shell gas station, in telemarketing, and as a nail-designer in his teens, stating that there are worse things a teen can do than get paid to hold hands with women.
- Wrote for "Girls", a popular teen magazine published monthly in Norway and Denmark, answering questions about boys and love between 2007-2009.
- Served 7 months in Afghanistan as part of the Norwegian NATO forces in Kabul, 2005.
- Has been to Hong Kong China, London England, Los Angeles USA, Toronto Canada, and Oslo Norway.
Reign Episode Guide[]
Season One
The Darkness
Filmography[]
- Excluding TV movie, & TV Mini-Series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 28 Slices Later | Austyn | Movie |
| 2008 | How to Lose Friends & Alienate People | Sharp's Party Celebrity | Movie |
| 2009 | Bones | Delta Unit Commander | 1 episode |
| 2009 | Deadliest Warrior | Viking Warrior | 2 episodes |
| 2009 | The Lair | Dennis | 4 episodes |
| 2009 | The Intruders | Todd | Movie |
| 2011 | Sebastian | Justin | Movie |
| 2013 | Ultimate Soldier Challenge | FSK | Green Berets vs Norwegians |
| 2013 | The Perfect Boyfriend | Aiden | TV Movie |
| 2013 | Reign | Count Philipe Nardin | 1 episode |
| 2014 | The Bay | Matthew Johnson | 9 episodess |