
Quick Facts of
- First NameTobias Santelmann
Tobias Santelmann is a Norwegian actor who rose to fame for portraying Knut Haugland in the 2012 Norwegian film Kon-Tiki. He is currently dating Jennifer Bråthen, and the boyfriend-girlfriend duo shares a daughter together.
Early Life and Education
Tobias Santelmann was born on 8th August 1980, in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany, in a middle class family.
The name of his father is unknown but her mother’s name is Heiko Santelmann who works as a physician. He is of Norwegian nationality and white ethnicity. He was raised as the only child in Lindesnes, Norway.
The family immigrated to Norway when he was a newborn, and when he turned 16, he moved to Oslo.
Santelmann studied acting the Oslo National Academy of the Arts where he completed his graduation in 2006. He later joined the Norwegian Theatre in Oslo where he started his acting career.
Acting Career
Tobias Santelmann first appeared as Knut Haugland in the Norwegian adventure drama film, Kon-Tiki, in 2012. He portrayed Arvid in Flukt in the same year.
Later in 013, Santelmann starred in movies like Jag Etter Vind and Jeg er din. His other notable roles are in the 2014’s Hercules and 2015’s Point Break.
Santelmann was cast as Ragnar in the Netflix television series, The Last Kingdom in 2015. He appeared on the series along with Alexander Dreymon, Harry McEntire and Ian Hart from 2015 to 2018.
Holds a Net worth of $2 Million
Tobias Santelmann has collected a good amount of money from his acting career. He has an estimated net worth of $2 million, according to online sources, as of 2020.
As per the report, he makes a salary of $100 thousand per episode of a series.
His 2012 film, Kon-Tiki, which was made under the budget of $15.5 million, had a box office collection of $22.8 million.
Dating His Girlfriend Jennifer Brathen
Tobias Santelmann is currently dating a beautiful lady named Jennifer Brathen whose profession has not been disclosed.
It’s unclear when the couple started dating but throughout their romantic relationship, they have welcomed an adorable daughter.
The family of three is living a blissful life together.