Petter Næss

Born: 1960-03-14

Birthplace: Bærum, Norway

Biography

Petter Næss is the director of Elling which was Oscar nominated in 2000. Otherwise he has primarily busied himself in the world of plays and revues, both as scriptwriter, director and actor. Since 1997 he has been employed as a director at Oslo New Theatre, and was, among other plays, responsible for the critically-acclaimed stage version of Elling and Kjell Bjarne.

Known For

Ekte kjærlighet
Max Manus: Man of War
Absolute Hangover
Into the White
Mozart and the Whale
Gone with the Woman
Elling
Nothing to Laugh About
The Olsen Gang's Very Last Coup
Death at Oslo Central

Top Movie Credits

Ekte kjærlighet Director
Max Manus: Man of War Martin Linge
Absolute Hangover Director
Into the White Screenplay
Mozart and the Whale Director
Gone with the Woman Writer
Elling Director
Nothing to Laugh About Director
The Olsen Gang's Very Last Coup Assistant Property Master
Death at Oslo Central