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Johan Gjessing Værnes
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Overview
Born
February 5
,
1984
·
Kongsberg, Norway
Nicknames
Braveheart
Priest
Ami
Height
5′ 11¼″ (1.81 m)
Mini Bio
Johan Gjessing Værnes was born on February 5, 1984 in Kongsberg, Norway. He is an actor, known for
Fire høytider (2000)
.
Trademark
Described as a "
Jim Carrey
-clone", because of his numerous facial expressions and sounds.
Trivia
Born in Kongsberg, Norway, and is son of Jarle Værnes (father) and Regine Louise Gjessing (mother).
Is a part time stand up comedian, and claims
George Carlin
is his role model.
Is known for his wide spectre of celebrity imitations.
Close friend of casting director
Øystein Kjennerud
, who got him his first job in TV.
Claims
Norman Reedus
is his alter ego.
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Quotes
I do believe I have the talent to go all the way. I do believe I have what it takes. I honestly do. And nothing is ever going to stop me from doing so.
"I love him to death. I would do everything for him. I owe him everything." - About his father.
Salary
Fire høytider
(2000) - NOK 9,000 -
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