List of Famous people born in Norway
Thorhild Widvey
Thorhild Widvey is a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party who served as Minister of Culture from 2013 to 2015, and Minister of Petroleum and Energy from 2004 to 2005.
Merethe Trøan
Merethe Trøan is a Norwegian singer, best known for her participation in the 1992 Eurovision Song Contest.
Mikael Flygind Larsen
Mikael Flygind Larsen is a Norwegian long track speed skater. He competed for Norway at the 2010 Winter Olympics in the Men's 1000 m and Men's 1500 m. He finished 15th and 8th respectively.
Tobias Foss
Tobias Svendsen Foss is a Norwegian cyclist, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam Team Jumbo–Visma. In July 2019, it was announced that Foss would join UCI WorldTeam Team Jumbo–Visma on a two-year contract from 2020. In August 2019, Foss became the first Norwegian to win the Tour de l'Avenir. In October 2020, he was named in the startlist for the 2020 Giro d'Italia.
Ole Haavardsholm
Ole Haavardsholm is a former Norwegian cyclist.
Ella Gjømle
Ella Gjømle Berg is a cross-country skier from Stathelle, Bamble, Norway. She competes for Lyn Ski Club, Oslo.
Even Wetten
Even Gabrielsen Wetten is a Norwegian speed skater. He became World Champion on 1,000 metres in 2005 in Inzell.
Nick Borgen
Nils Thore "Nick" Borgen, born 5 January 1952 in Andenes, Nordland, is a Norwegian–Swedish musician, singer and writer. He's famous for songs like We Are All the Winners and Den glider in. Between 1990 and 2005, he had an own dansband, Nick Borgens orkester.
Terje Riis-Johansen
Terje Riis-Johansen is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party who is serving as County Mayor of Vestfold og Telemark since 2020.
Mattis Hætta
Mattis Hætta is a Norwegian Sami singer and recording artist.