Eili Harboe

Eili Harboe (born 16 August 1994 in Stavanger, Norway) is a Norwegian actress whose career has rapidly evolved from child roles in Norwegian cinema to internationally recognized performances. Growing up in the coastal city of Stavanger, Harboe was exposed to a vibrant cultural scene that sparked her interest in acting at a young age, and she began taking part in local theater productions before transitioning to screen work. Her screen debut came in 2012 with the film The Orheim Company, where she portrayed Irene, a role that demonstrated her natural on‑screen presence and earned her early notice from Norwegian directors. The following year she appeared in the provocative comedy Kiss Me You Fucking Moron as Tale, further showcasing her versatility and willingness to tackle bold material. Harboe's breakthrough arrived with Joachim Trier’s psychological thriller Thelma (2017), in which she carried the title role and delivered a nuanced performance that blended supernatural intrigue with an intimate coming‑of‑age narrative. Critics praised her ability to convey vulnerability and strength simultaneously, and the Norwegian press highlighted her as a rising star. The performance also secured her the Silver Astor for Best Actress at the 32nd Mar del Plata International Film Festival, cementing her reputation on the international festival circuit. In addition to Thelma, she contributed memorable turns in the disaster film The Wave (2015) as Vibeke and the family adventure Askeladden – I Dovregubbens Hall (2017) as Princess Kristin. Since 2019 Harboe has expanded into television, most notably appearing in the acclaimed Norwegian series Beforeigners as Ada/Trine Syversen, where her dual‑role work displayed her capacity for complex character work. Recent projects include the Norwegian TV series Arkitekten (2023) and a cameo in the globally popular series Succession as Ebba, indicating her growing reach into English‑language productions. With a steadily expanding filmography that balances domestic Norwegian projects and international exposure, Eili Harboe continues to be recognized as one of Norway’s most promising young talents, poised for further critical and commercial success.