Alex Høgh Andersen

Alex Høgh Andersen (born 20 May 1994) is a Danish actor.[1][2] He is mostly known for the role of Ivar the Boneless in the historical drama television series Vikings (2016–2020).[3]

Alex Høgh Andersen
Andersen at the 2021 German Comic Con Limited Edition
Born
Alex Høgh Andersen

(1994-05-20) 20 May 1994
Slagelse, Denmark
Occupation(s)Actor, model and photographer
Years active2012–present
Height1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in)

Personal life

Andersen was born on 20 May 1994 in Denmark to parents Thomas Andersen (father), and Charlotte Høgh (mother).

Alex was born and raised in the small town of Skælskør in the western part of Sjælland in Denmark, Andersen discovered his love of acting while studying drama at school. He participated in many musical oriented plays and was fortunate to gain a lot of experience with many big roles. Like his peers, he began auditioning for film roles.

At age 17, Andersen realised the difference between live performances and acting in front of a camera. This encouraged him to pursue Film and Media Studies at the University of Copenhagen.[4] He started university in 2014, but dropped out in 2015 for the filming of Vikings on location in Ireland.[5]

Interest and hobbies

When he is not acting, Andersen enjoys spending much of his time focusing on photography. Considering himself a visually-minded person, he continues to learn more and more about cameras due to his experience shooting and directing short films. In addition, he learned dancing, singing, sports, fencing and stunts.[6]

Filmography

Film
Title Year Role Notes
Big Hero 6 2014 Hiro Hamada (voice) Danish version
Ødeland 2015 Jakup Short film
A War 2015 Anders Holm Also known as Krigen
Koldt på toppen 2017 Himself Short film
How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World 2019 Eret (voice) Danish version
Et Bånd Mellem Mennekser 2019 Adrian Short film
The Bombardment 2021 Frederik Netflix film

Television
Title Year Role Notes
Outsider 2012 Victor Main role
Miniseries
Tvillingerne & Julemanden 2013 William Iversen Main role
Hedensted High 2015 Flotte Tjelle Episode: "Kantinedamen"
Vikings 2016–2020 Ivar the Boneless Main role (seasons 4–6)
Those Who Kill (Danish: Den Som Dræber) 2023 Bjørn Jepsen 4 episodes (season 3)

Theater
Year Title Role Notes
2007Østen for solen og vesten for månenPS (Prins Sebastian)
20091001 nats eventyrAli
2010Sværdet i StenenArthur PendragonMain role
2011HerkulesDionysos

References
  1. https://www.canon.se/nordic-photographers/alex/.
  2. "Alex Hogh Anderson (Ivar) of Vikings discusses Season 5! – When Nerds Attack". whennerdsattack.com. Archived from the original on 2018-10-08. Retrieved 2018-10-08.
  3. Schwartz, Terri (April 21, 2016). "Vikings: Meet the Four New Actors Revealed in Season 4's Midseason Finale". IGN. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
  4. "Ivar the Boneless - Vikings Cast - HISTORY".
  5. Sørensen, Meike (2022-05-19). "Alex Høgh Andersen: »Jeg er blevet en bedre skuespiller af at have en akademisk baggrund«". Uniavisen. Retrieved 2022-07-07.
  6. "Panorama Agency > Actors > Alex Høgh Andersen". Archived from the original on 2017-04-08. Retrieved 2017-04-08.
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