Sven-Ole Thorsen is a Danish actor and former champion bodybuilder, power-lifter, and karate black belt. His impressive physical stature of 6' 5" made him an ideal choice for roles as a "muscle for hire" in movies. He first gained recognition as one of Thulsa Doom's bodyguards in the 1982 film "Conan the Barbarian". Since then, he has appeared in numerous films and television shows.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth
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Twins (1988)
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$8,000 (+residual) |
Born in Denmark, Sven-Ole Thorsen has a remarkable sporting background as a champion bodybuilder, champion power-lifter, and karate black belt that made him an obvious choice for movies roles as "muscle for hire." The hulking 6' 5" actor first came to attention as one of Thulsa Doom's bodyguards... The hammer wielding Thorgrim, in the highly popular, Conan the Barbarian (1982). He came to Hollywood in 1985, appearing in nearly every Arnold Schwarzenegger film, including Predator (1987), Twins (1988), Red Heat (1988), and End of Days (1999). His other on screen appearances include Lethal Weapon (1987), The Quick and the Dead (1995), The Hunt for Red October (1990), On Deadly Ground (1994), and Gladiator (2000). Thorsen's extensive stunt work includes Dracula (1992), Bulletproof (1996), Eraser (1996), Soldier (1998) and Collateral (2004). On television, he has been seen in Baywatch (1989) and The A-Team (1983).
