Mikkel Bratt Silset Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Kids

Mikkel Bratt Silset is a Norwegian actor best known for his performances in Norsemen (Vikingane), Beforeigners, Valkyrien, Headhunters, and The Emigrants.

Having begun acting as a child, he has built a successful career across film, television, and theatre. His portrayal of Ragnar in the Netflix comedy series Norsemen brought him international recognition and established him as one of Norway’s accomplished screen actors.

Mikkel Bratt Silset
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Mikkel Bratt Silset
Born:	May 7, 1991 (age 35 years old)
Place of Birth:	Oslo, Norway
Nationality:	Norwegian
Ethnicity:	Norwegian (European)
Height:	6 feet 0 inches (183 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Silset
Spouse:	Karoline Andersen
Relationship:	Engaged
Children:	Jonathan Silset
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Mikkel Bratt Silset was born on May 7, 1991, in Oslo, Norway. He was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Silset and belongs to the Norwegian (European) ethnic group. His religion is Christianity.

There is no information about his siblings. He discovered his passion for acting at a young age and made his screen debut while still a child. After completing his early education, he enrolled at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts, where he studied acting from 2012 until graduating in 2015, strengthening his foundation for a professional acting career.

Career

Mikkel Bratt Silset launched his acting career as a child actor, making his first major film appearance in Sons (Sønner) in 2006, where he portrayed Tim. Two years later, he starred as Georg in The Orange Girl (Appelsinpiken), adapted from the novel by Jostein Gaarder.

During his studies at the Oslo National Academy of the Arts, he continued building his résumé with appearances in Dag, Lilyhammer, and Beatles, demonstrating his versatility across drama and comedy.

His international breakthrough came in 2016 when he was cast as Ragnar in the Netflix historical comedy Norsemen (Vikingane), a role he played throughout the series’ three-season run. He later earned praise for performances in Valkyrien, Beforeigners, Headhunters, Familien Lykke, Kristiania Magiske Tivolitheater, House of Spoils, and Kraken.

Alongside his acting work, he has also received writing credit on the television series Ida Takes Charge, further expanding his creative career in the Norwegian entertainment industry.

Social Media

• Instagram: @mikkelbrattsilset

Personal Life

Mikkel Bratt Silset is engaged to Karoline Andersen. Before their engagement, he was in a relationship with actress and author Gina Cornelia Pedersen, with whom he has one son, Jonathan Silset.

Mikkel Bratt Silset, 35 years old, enjoys music, skateboarding, travelling, outdoor activities, and spending time with his son and family. He stands at 6 feet 0 inches (183 cm).

Net Worth

Mikkel Bratt Silset has a net worth of $2 million USD. His income comes primarily from acting in films, television series, theatre productions, streaming projects, and occasional writing work.

His performances in Norsemen, Beforeigners, Valkyrien, Headhunters, and other Norwegian productions have played a significant role in his financial success and growing international reputation.

Filmography

Films

• Sons (Sønner) (2006)
• The Orange Girl (Appelsinpiken) (2009)
• Beatles (2014)
• 22 July (2018)
• The Emigrants (2021)
• House of Spoils (2024)
• Havnaa (2024)
• Kraken (2026)

Television

• Dag (2010)
• Lilyhammer (2014)
• Norsemen (Vikingane) (2016–2020)
• Valkyrien (2017)
• Unge Lovende (2018)
• Beforeigners (2019–2021)
• Familien Lykke (2020–2024)
• Kristiania Magiske Tivolitheater (2021)
• Headhunters (2022)
• Knekt (2023)
• Bausjen (2025)

Writer

• Ida Takes Charge (2022)

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