When The Worst Person in the World was nominated for two Oscars, one of its stars had a second job to get back to. Anders Danielsen Lie won Norway’s Amanda Award for Best Supporting Actor for the film, according to Store norske leksikon, and he also took the US National Society of Film Critics prize in the same category. He still works as a physician in Oslo.
That dual career makes his finances unusually hard to estimate. Here is what is documented, what is not, and why a single net worth figure would be misleading.
Anders Danielsen Lie Net Worth 2026: The Honest Answer
His net worth is not publicly confirmed.
Two celebrity-data sites give figures. TheCityCeleb estimates $2.5 million USD, while another aggregator suggests about $1 million USD. Neither shows a method, a named source or a date we can verify. We found no profile from Forbes, Kapital or another established business outlet.
The estimates also ignore something important. According to a Dagens Næringsliv profile, he works as an assistant district chief medical officer in Oslo alongside his acting. A figure built only on film credits would miss part of his income.
Three reminders when you see any number online:
- Net worth is not income. It is assets minus debts. We found no reported fees, contracts or investments.
- Box office is not pay. The Numbers puts the aggregate worldwide box office of films he has acted in at roughly $15 million USD for supporting roles. That is what the films earned, not what he did.
- Currency matters. Most estimates are in US dollars. Converting to Norwegian kroner (NOK) depends on the exchange rate on the day, so we do not convert.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Anders Danielsen Lie |
| Born | January 1, 1979, Oslo, Norway |
| Age (October 2026) | 47 |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Profession | Actor, physician, musician |
| Film debut | Herman (1990), at age 11 |
| Best-known roles | Oslo trilogy (Reprise, Oslo, August 31st, The Worst Person in the World) |
| Key awards | Amanda Award (Best Supporting Actor, The Worst Person in the World), National Society of Film Critics Award |
| Estimated net worth | Not publicly confirmed; third-party estimates unverified |
Early Life and Background
Lie was born on January 1, 1979, and grew up in Oslo. Store norske leksikon lists him as the son of the actress Tone Danielsen.
He made his film debut at age 11 in the title role of Herman (1990), according to his agency, Pullman. He also trained as a doctor and has long worked as a musician. Pullman notes he released a solo album in 2011.
A Taiwan Marie Claire feature recounts that he was a year from finishing medical school when Joachim Trier cast him in Reprise (2006). He reportedly turned the offer down at first, then delayed his final year to take it.
Career: The Oslo Trilogy and Beyond
Working with Joachim Trier
Lie is best known for his collaboration with director Joachim Trier on the Oslo trilogy: Reprise (2006), Oslo, August 31st (2011) and The Worst Person in the World (2021). Store norske leksikon says he has a central role in all three and was nominated for awards for each.
His performance in Oslo, August 31st won him the Kanon Award for Best Actor in 2011, per the same source. For The Worst Person in the World, SNL lists the Amanda for Best Supporting Actor and several US critics’ honors. His agency notes the film received two Oscar nominations.
International work
He has worked well beyond Norway. His credits include:
- Personal Shopper (2016), opposite Kristen Stewart (Store norske leksikon).
- 22 July (2018), in which he played Anders Behring Breivik in the Netflix film directed by Paul Greengrass, a role his agency says was seen by millions.
- Bergman Island (2021), which DN notes was nominated for the Palme d’Or at Cannes.
- Mothers’ Instinct (2024), a thriller with Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain, per DN.
Recent roles
In Quislings siste dager (Quisling – The Final Days, 2024), he plays the priest Peder Olsen opposite Gard B. Eidsvold’s Vidkun Quisling, per the Norwegian Film Institute. Database listings also name him in Trier’s Sentimental Value (2025). We did not verify that film’s awards or box office.
The Doctor Factor
Lie is unusual among film actors because he never gave up medicine. A Klikk.no interview quotes him describing an alternating arrangement between acting and practising as a doctor that he has kept up for many years and intends to continue. During the pandemic he reportedly worked as a doctor only, for about a year and a half.
That matters financially. A physician’s salary is separate from acting fees, and we found no reported figures for either. Any net worth estimate that ignores the medical side is incomplete.
How Does Someone Like Lie Earn Money?
We found no reported fees or contract values. The following describes how income typically works for someone with his profile. It is not a claim about his actual earnings.
- Arthouse and European film roles. Prestige is high, but budgets, and therefore fees, are often modest.
- Larger international productions. Credits such as 22 July and Mothers’ Instinct involve bigger budgets, though fees are rarely disclosed.
- Medical work. Steady, salaried income from his practice in Oslo.
- Music. He is a professional musician, though we found no evidence of significant music income.
We found no verified information about endorsements, investments or property, so we do not include any.
Personal Life
A 2024 DN profile describes him living in Oslo with his wife, the architect and model Iselin Steiro, and their two daughters. He keeps a low public profile, and we do not repeat unverified details from other sites.
Final Thoughts
Lie’s career is a good example of why a headline net worth can mislead. He is a leading figure of Norwegian cinema with international credits, and also a practising doctor. His finances are not publicly documented, and neither of the online estimates comes with evidence.
If a credible financial outlet publishes a profile, we will update this article.
FAQs
What is Anders Danielsen Lie’s net worth in 2026?
It is not publicly confirmed. Third-party websites offer unverified estimates between about $1 million and $2.5 million USD, with no stated method, and we found no figure from Forbes or Norwegian financial media.
How old is Anders Danielsen Lie?
He was born on January 1, 1979, so he is 47 as of October 2026.
Is Anders Danielsen Lie really a doctor?
Yes. Store norske leksikon says he has worked as a general practitioner and district chief medical officer in Oslo alongside his film career.
What is Anders Danielsen Lie best known for?
He is best known for the Oslo trilogy with director Joachim Trier, especially The Worst Person in the World, and for playing Anders Behring Breivik in Netflix’s 22 July.
What awards has he won?
Store norske leksikon lists the Kanon Award for Best Actor (2011) for Oslo, August 31st and the Amanda Award for Best Supporting Actor for The Worst Person in the World, plus several international critics’ prizes.
Sources & References
- Store norske leksikon, Anders Danielsen Lie: https://snl.no/Anders_Danielsen_Lie
- Dagens Næringsliv profile (April 2024): https://www.dn.no/d2/profil/film/anders-danielsen-lie/joachim-trier/lege-skuespiller-musiker-anders-danielsen-lie-ma-slutte-med-noe-men-hva/7-1-dmr9fyl32c
- Klikk.no interview: https://www.klikk.no/underholdning/jeg-vil-ikke-anbefale-det-til-noen-andre-7220441
- Pullman (agency profile): https://pullman.as/en/talent/anders-danielsen-lie
- Norwegian Film Institute, Quislings siste dager: https://www.nfi.no/en/films-and-series/quislings-siste-dager
- The Numbers, box-office data: https://oak3.the-numbers.com/person/364420401-Anders-Danielsen-Lie
- Marie Claire Taiwan feature: https://www.marieclaire.com.tw/entertainment/news/95633
- TheCityCeleb (net worth estimate, unverified): https://www.thecityceleb.com/biography/celebrity/actor/anders-danielsen-lie-biography-wife-age-daughters-height-net-worth-movies-doctor-songs-instagram/
Net worth figures are estimates. They reflect publicly available information at the time of writing and may change.
