
Nicolai Cleve Broch (born 14 November 1975) is a Norwegian actor of theatre and film. He rose to national fame playing one of the leading roles in the 2002 drama series Lekestue, which aired on NRK in 2002. He is also known for playing the protagonist in Buddy, a romantic comedy from 2003. Other major film credits include Uno, Uro and Den siste revejakta. More recently, Cleve Broch was nominated for an Amanda Award for his portrayal of World War II resistance fighter Gregers Gram in Max Manus. Often appearing alongside Aksel Hennie, the two have been referred to as "Norway's Ben Affleck and Matt Damon".

The Sandhamn Murders
TV • 2010

Beforeigners
TV • 2019

Between Us
TV • 2019

Acquitted
TV • 2015

Ammo
TV • 2022

Nepobaby
TV • 2025

The Half Brother
TV • 2013

Ragnarok
MOVIE • 2013

Cold Lunch
MOVIE • 2008

Lekestue
TV • 2002

Operation Arctic
MOVIE • 2014

Max Manus: Man of War
MOVIE • 2008

Uno
MOVIE • 2004

Schmokk
TV • 2011

Harajuku
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Disco
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Uro
MOVIE • 2006

Essential Killing
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