A renowned Norwegian thespian, Eivind Stormoen, excelled as a multifaceted artist, effortlessly transitioning between roles as a scenic designer, director, manager, and actor. Hailing from a family replete with celebrated actors, including his relatives Harald Stormoen, Hans Stormoen, and Guri Stormoen, it was only natural that he would follow in their footsteps.
Stormoen's illustrious career began in 1945 as a scenic designer at Trøndelag Theater, a position he held until 1951. The following year, he joined Rogaland Theater in Stavanger, where he worked as an actor and manager until 1952. From 1953 to 1985, he was a fixture in the Norwegian theater scene, working in Bergen, Oslo, and Trondheim, with a stint as manager at Trøndelag Theater from 1973 to 1979.
Throughout his career, Stormoen demonstrated his versatility by taking on a wide range of roles, from Shakespeare's Oberon and Tranio to Miller's Solomon and O'Neill's Phil Hogan. He also showcased his comedic chops in numerous adaptations of Ludvig Holberg's works. His impressive filmography includes standout performances in "Kimen" (1974),"Streik!" (1975),"Byggmester Solness" (1981),and "Familjen" (2002).
One of Stormoen's most notable film roles was as Pa in "Eggs" (1995),for which he received an Amanda award. Even in his golden years, Stormoen remained active in the theater world, participating in projects connected to the Henrik Ibsen centennial in 2006. His son, Even Stormoen, also followed in his father's footsteps, becoming an actor in his own right.
