Espen Beranek Holm
Biography
Espen Beranek Holm (born 23 March 1960 in Oslo) is a Norwegian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, comedian and actor, widely known under the artist name Beranek. He debuted in 1981 with the controversial hit single Dra te hælvete, which was banned by NRK yet became a chart success, and followed up with albums such as Sound of Danger (1981) and X-Ray (1983), the latter winning him a Spellemann prize. Besides his music career, Holm has been a fixture in Norwegian satire and entertainment—he contributed music and performances to the radio show «Hallo i uken» (NRK P2) for many years, appeared on TV shows like «Løvebakken», and acted in musicals and theatre productions.
Known For & Full Filmography8 Titles
Drama Series - 2013, 16 episodes • as Self - Panelist
Brille is a humor-based quiz show where some of Norways best known comedians get to work on seemingly impossible tasks and questions. The answers are often as unexpected and funny as the panel's train of thought.
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as Carl Hambro, President of Parliament
The incredible, true story of the Norwegian Crown Princess Märtha’s efforts to support her country during World War II. After a headlong flight from the Nazis, she was forced to part from her husband and cross the Atlantic Ocean to seek refuge in the United States. There, she soon found herself involved in a close relationship with the President of the United States: Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Drama Series - 2007, 16 episodes • as Josef Stahlen
Cutbacks in SAS allows the captain Odd Grenland and 2nd pilot Birger Wom get fired because they are too old. They buy a used aircraft with their own money, and together they start the company Senior Air.
Drama Series - 2007, 16 episodes • as Tom Jones
Cutbacks in SAS allows the captain Odd Grenland and 2nd pilot Birger Wom get fired because they are too old. They buy a used aircraft with their own money, and together they start the company Senior Air.
Drama Series - 2013, 16 episodes • as Reporter
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes • as Wilhelm Von Graven
A sketch-based humor series that parodies content on social media. What shows up in the feed of a 22 year old student? Or in the feed of grandma?
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Iris
Life of farmer Gloria is on collision course with the insane project of a crypto investor. Brother Lukas comes home to find a colossal bitcoin mining center located on the cemetery. After a baby goat dies, the siblings confront the mine.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Norway's Ole Paus celebrated 50 years as an artist in 2020. Here he starts the celebration at Josefine's in Oslo and plays his way through large parts of his rich treasure trove for an enthusiastic audience.