Sven-Ole Thorsen - Biography

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 le barbare (1982). He came to Hollywood in 1985, appearing in nearly every Arnold Schwarzenegger film, including Predator (1987), Jumeaux (1988), Double détente (1988), and La fin des temps (1999). His other on screen appearances include L'arme fatale (1987), Mort ou vif (1995), À la poursuite d'Octobre Rouge (1990), Terrain miné (1994), and Gladiator (2000). Thorsen's extensive stunt work includes Dracula (1992), À l'épreuve des balles (1996), L'effaceur (1996), Soldier (1998) and Collatéral (2004). On television, he has been seen in Alerte à Malibu (1989) and L'agence tous risques (1983).