Herman Tømmeraas Biography: Parents, Religion, Age, Ethnicity, Height, Net Worth, Partner, Siblings, Instagram, Movies

Herman Tømmeraas is a Norwegian actor and dancer who became widely known for his breakout role as Christoffer “Chris” Schistad in the Norwegian teen drama series Skam, which aired from 2015 to 2017.

The show’s unique real-time storytelling format earned a large, dedicated international audience, quickly establishing Tømmeraas as a prominent figure in Scandinavian pop culture.

He further solidified his international recognition by taking on a lead role as Fjor Jutul in the Netflix fantasy drama Ragnarok (2020–2023), which is a modern interpretation of Norse mythology.

Beyond these significant television roles, he has acted in various films and worked as a producer.

Profile

• Full Name: Herman Tømmeraas
• Date of Birth: April 2, 1997
• Age: 28 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of Birth: Solbergelva, Norway
• Nationality: Norwegian
• Profession: Actor, Dancer, Producer
• Height: 5 feet 10.5 inches (1.79 m)
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Brown
• Parents: Bjørn Olav Tømmeraas (father), Runi Tømmeraas (mother)
• Siblings: Teodor Tømmeraas (brother)
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship Status: In a relationship
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Scandinavian/White
• Net Worth: $500,000 to $1 million USD

Early Life and Education

Herman Tømmeraas was born on April 2, 1997, in Solbergelva, a suburb of Drammen, Norway.

He grew up in the town of Drammen with his parents, Bjørn Olav and Runi Tømmeraas, and his younger brother, Teodor.

Runi Tømmeraas worked as a finance administrator at a dance academy, which is where Herman started dancing at the age of seven.

The actor, who is now 28 years old, attended Killingrud Ungdomsskole, a private arts school.

His path to acting began when he and his mother saw a casting call in their local newspaper for the TV series Stikk.

At 13, he went to the audition, his first ever, and secured the part of Truls.

In 2017, Tømmeraas began serving Norway’s compulsory military service for a year, finishing when he was 20 years old.

Personal Life

Herman Tømmeraas is not married and does not have any children.

As of 2023, he has been in a relationship with the Swedish actress Alicia Agneson, known for her role in the series Vikings.

The couple made their relationship public in early 2023 at a premiere event in Stockholm.

They communicate primarily in English as Agneson does not speak Norwegian.

Prior to his current relationship, Tømmeraas was reportedly linked to Norwegian model and influencer Amalie Snøløs during the period of his rise to fame with Skam.

Career

Herman Tømmeraas’s career began with his role in the Emmy-nominated Norwegian TV series Stikk in 2011.

His major breakthrough came in 2015 when he was cast in the low-budget web series Skam as Christoffer “Chris” Schistad.

The show’s innovative approach and global reach launched his career internationally.

Following Skam, he appeared in the Norwegian show Semester (2018–2019).

In 2019, he provided the Norwegian voiceover for Tom Holland’s character in the animated film Spies in Disguise.

The year 2020 marked a significant step with his lead role as Fjor in the Netflix hit Ragnarok, which became a top show in many countries and ran for three seasons.

He continued his work in film with roles in the horror features Nightmare and Leave in 2022, and the drama Birthday Girl in 2023.

Net Worth

Herman Tømmeraas’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $500,000 to $1 million USD.

This wealth is primarily accrued from his earnings as an actor in notable international series and films, as well as brand endorsements and his significant social media presence.

Social Media

• Instagram: @hermantommeraas
• X: @HermanForReal
• TikTok: @realherman

Filmography

• Arkitektene (2008)
• Stikk (2011)
• Skam (2015-2017)
• Null (2017)
• Semester (2018-2019)
• Spies in Disguise (2019)
• Ragnarok (2020-2023)
• Nightmare (2022)
• Leave (2022)
• Birthday Girl (2023)