Linn Stokke

Linn Sem Stokke (born 18 September 1961) is a Norwegian actress, author, singer and composer.

She is the daughter of Ingebjørg Sem and Tor Stokke, both actors. She had her début at the National Theatre as a child, in 1975, and has since acted in over 25 productions there.

In 2006 Stokke released her first album, Unfolding, described as "jazz-inspired singer/songwriter-pop with more than a little hint of new age." In 2007 she was asked to compose and perform the signature melody for "Symposia 07 and the silent prayer for the earth" These two songs, "Breathing Love" and "The New Day", are only available on iTunes and www.linnstokke.com She has also written two books: Tanker fra en sorg (Thoughts from a grief) – a collection of poems – and the children's book Trollet Trym og den hemmelige farven, which has also been translated to Japanese. In 2006 the book was reprinted by GyldendalGood books. The book has also been filmed for television. Linn lived for seven years with the actor Hans Ola Sørlie, who died in a car accident in 1988. She is currently married to the entrepreneur Atle Brynestad, and in 1997 quit her job at the National Theatre to "set her self free", as she said. Stokke has two children with her first husband, and two with her second.

Select filmography Year 2010 Film Role Other notes 1980 Hjemme hos oss Sissel TV 1982 A Time to Die Dora 1987 Om kärlek Helene Berg 1987 Hip hip hurra! Oda 1987 Mio min Mio Mrs. Lundin 1988 Borgen skole Brita Sand TV 2010 Norwegian Ninja