The descendants of the ancient Vikings never cease to amaze carefree Europeans with their talents and abilities. Theater and film actor Paul Hagen became famous after starring in the historical film "Kon-Tiki".
Starting conditions
Famous captains and sea robbers most often grow up in seaside towns. This is the conclusion reached by the authors of adventure novels. There is a certain grain of truth in this observation. The future star of the Norwegian screen, Paul Hagen, dreamed of becoming a marine biologist as a child. The popular theater and film actor was born on November 6, 1980 in a creative family. Parents lived in the oil capital of the country, the city of Stavanger. My father worked as a designer for the daily newspaper Verden's Ganges. The mother was engaged in housekeeping and raising children.
Paul did well at school. His favorite subjects were ecology and biology. In high school, he began attending drama classes. The young man did not feel a special desire for acting, but over time he became interested in this work. I carefully reread the novels and plays of Henrik Ibsen and other writers. After graduating from school, Hagen was determined to get a specialized education at the Norwegian Theater Academy, and went to Oslo. From the first time he failed to become a student. But Paul was persistent and passed the entrance exams the following season.
Creative activity
After graduating from the academy, the certified actor came to the stage of the Norwegian Drama Theater. At first, he had to appear on stage in episodes. Then play supporting roles. And only three months later, Paul was entrusted with the main role in the play "Songs of the Bee Hive". According to the established tradition, the theater's repertoire was formed on the basis of the classical works of European writers. Hagen played the main role in the production of Raskolnikov, based on the novel by Russian writer Fyodor Dostoevsky. Subsequently, the actor admitted that it was physically hard work.
Hagen played his first film role a year after graduating from the academy. The painting was called "He who is afraid of wolves." This was followed by invitations to participate in other projects. For his leading role in Troubled Water, Paul received the Canon Award for Best Actor. In 2009, observant journalists noticed that three films with the participation of Paul Hagen were shown on the screens of the country at the same time. In addition to this, he is rehearsing a role in a theatrical performance.
Recognition and privacy
The finest hour in the actor's career came in 2012, when the film "Kon-Tiki" was released. For his leading role, Hagen received the National Amanda Award. The film was nominated for an Oscar, which is also very honorable for the creators of the picture.
Paul does not like to talk about his personal life and does not even answer simple questions. However, the actor's fans know that he is in a relationship with an interesting girl. Time will tell whether they will become husband and wife.
