Ola Rapace

Ola Rapace

53 · Born: Dec 3, 1971

Personal Details

BornDec 3, 1971 Tyresö, Stockholms län, Sweden
Spouse
  • Sonja Jawo

    ( May 1, 2019 to Dec 23, 2024 )
  • Noomi Rapace

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Britta Margareta Stein (Jonsson)
  • Jan Olof Norell

Biography

Pär Ola Norell, a renowned Swedish actor, was born on December 3, 1971, in Tyresö, Sweden. He is particularly famous for his captivating performances in European films. Growing up in the suburbs of Stockholm, Norell was raised by his father, who parted ways with his mother when the young actor was just one year old. This early life experience likely had a profound impact on his future endeavors.

Norell's educational background is marked by his study of philosophy at the prestigious University of Montpellier in France. This intellectual foundation would later serve as a solid base for his acting career.

Norell's foray into the world of acting began with the Swedish comedy-drama Tillsammans in the year 2000. He continued to hone his craft by taking on roles in various Swedish television series, including Tusenbröder in 2002 and Wallander in 2005.

Norell's international recognition skyrocketed in 2012 when he played a minor yet memorable villain in the highly acclaimed film Skyfall. This role catapulted him to global stardom, solidifying his position as a talented and versatile actor.

In his personal life, Norell has been married twice. His first marriage was to the talented actress Noomi Rapace, with whom he had a son named Lev. The couple parted ways in 2011. In 2019, Norell tied the knot with Sonja Jawo, and the couple currently resides in Paris, France.

Career

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2021
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2017
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2016
Ares
Ares as Arès
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2015
Steppeulven
Steppeulven as Vincent
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Long Story Short
Long Story Short as Sebastian
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2014
Tommy
Tommy as Bobby
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2013
I Am Yours
I Am Yours as Jesper
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2012
Skyfall
Skyfall as Patrice
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2010
Beyond
Beyond as Johan
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2006
Brothers: The Return
Brothers: The Return as Jan "Hoffa" Lenhoff
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2004
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2000
Together
Together as Lasse
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2012