Henriette Steenstrup

Henriette Steenstrup (born 29 September 1974) is a Norwegian actress, comedian, and scriptwriter. She gained early experience as a child actress for NRK, appearing in audio plays and television shows such as Jul i Skomakergata, Halvsju, and Kroppen. Steenstrup's career took off in 1996 when she co-hosted the children's show Kykelikokos. She further honed her skills at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York, and after graduating from Teaterhøgskolen in 2003, she joined Nationaltheatret. In 2008, she achieved breakthrough success as a scriptwriter with the TV show En god nummer to for TV2. Steenstrup's talent extends beyond comedy, as exemplified by her award-winning performance in the drama series Pørni in 2021.