Lisa Loven Kongsli

Lisa Loven Kongsli (born 23 September 1979) is a Norwegian actress known for her work in film, television, and theatre. She has appeared in a range of Norwegian and international productions, gaining recognition for performances that blend dramatic intensity with nuanced character work.

Early life and education
Kongsli was born in Oslo, Norway. She pursued formal training in acting at the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre (now part of the Oslo National Academy of the Arts), graduating in the early 2000s.

Career

• Film: Kongsli's breakthrough came with the Swedish drama Force Majeure (2014), directed by Ruben Östlund, in which she portrayed the mother, Eva. The film received critical acclaim and brought her to a broader international audience. She subsequently starred in the Norwegian supernatural thriller Thelma (2017), directed by Joachim Trier, and appeared in the action thriller Headhunters (2011), based on Jo Nesbø’s novel. Her filmography also includes The 12th Man (2017) and The Last King (2016).

• Television: On television, Kongsli has performed in series such as the Norwegian crime drama Mammon (2014) and the historical miniseries The Heavy Water War (2015).

• Theatre: In addition to screen work, she has been active on the Norwegian stage, performing in productions at venues including the National Theatre (Nationaltheatret) in Oslo.

Awards and nominations
Kongsli has been recognized by several industry bodies. She received a nomination for the Guldbagge Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Force Majeure. She has also been nominated for the Amanda Award, Norway’s premier film award, for her performances in domestic productions.

Personal life
Kongsli maintains a private personal life and is not widely covered in the media beyond her professional activities.

Selected filmography

Lisa Loven Kongsli continues to be an active figure in Norwegian and Scandinavian cinema, contributing to both mainstream and auteur-driven projects.