Lena Kristin Ellingsen


Lena Kristin Ellingsen is an actress from Saltdal Municipality, Norway. She is best known for her role as Karoline in the Norwegian TV series Himmelblå.

Early life and career

Ellingsen graduated from the and Bårdar Akademiet in 2001 and the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre in 2004. She has worked in Riksteatret, Oslo Nye Teater, Det Norske Teatret and Teatret Vårt in Molde.
Between 2008 and 2010, Ellingsen starred as Karoline in Himmelblå, a Norwegian drama series which aired on NRK1 in Norway, on SVT in Sweden and RÚV in Iceland.
In the fifteenth episode of Himmelblå, Ellingsen sings the opening theme for the TV series as Karoline in the town's pavilion alongside Halvdan Sivertsen. The theme song is originally performed by Anne Marie Almedal, written by Almedal and Nicholas Sillitoe.
Ellingsen won the Gullruten for Best Actress for her portrayal of Karoline in Himmelblå in 2009.
In 2011 she played the role of Trine in the Norwegian black comedy film Jackpot.

Filmography

Film

Film and Television appearances correct as of August 2024
YearTitleRoleNotes
20075 LiesSygepleierNorwegian: 5 løgner
2011JackpotTrine
2014Glass DollsKine Berger
2016Twinkle Twinkle Little StarJanetShort
201822 JulySigne Lippestad
2020Regular WhiteMotherShort
2021Frisørsalongen på FrydenlundMolla LorentzenShort
2024ClownsBinkyShort

Personal life

Ellingsen lives in Oslo with her husband, actor Trond Fausa Aurvåg.