Petter Næss

Petter Næss is a Norwegian actor, screenwriter, instructor, and film director. He debuted in 1999 with Absolutt blåmandag and directed films based on Ingvar Ambjørnsen's Elling series, including Elling (2001) and Elsk meg i morgen (2005). He also directed films like Bare Bea (2003) and Mozart and the Whale (2005). In 2008, he portrayed Martin Linge in Max Manus:Man of War. Since 1996, he has worked as a director at Oslo Nye Teater, including for Elling's stage version.