Born in Denmark, Sven-Ole Thorsen has a remarkable sporting background as a champion bodybuilder, champion power-lifter, and karate black belt that made him an obvious choice for movies roles as "muscle for hire." The hulking 6' 4 1/2" actor first came to attention as one of Thulsa Doom's bodyguards... The hammer wielding Thorgrim, in the highly popular, Conan, der Barbar (1982). He came to Hollywood in 1985, appearing in nearly every Arnold Schwarzenegger film, including Predator (1987), Twins - Zwillinge (1988), Red Heat (1988), and End of Days - Nacht ohne Morgen (1999). His other on screen appearances include Lethal Weapon - Zwei stahlharte Profis (1987), Schneller als der Tod (1995), Jagd auf Roter Oktober (1990), Auf brennendem Eis (1994), and Gladiator (2000). Thorsen's extensive stunt work includes Bram Stokers Dracula (1992), Bulletproof (1996), Eraser (1996), Star Force Soldier (1998) and Collateral (2004). On television, he has been seen in Baywatch: Die Rettungsschwimmer von Malibu (1989) and Das A-Team (1983). - IMDb Mini Biography By: firehouse44
