Born in Denmark, Sven-Ole Thorsen has a remarkable sporting background as a champion bodybuilder, champion power-lifter, and karate black belt that made him an obvious choice for movies roles as "muscle for hire." The hulking almost 6' 4" actor first came to attention as one of Thulsa Doom's bodyguards... The hammer wielding Thorgrim, in the highly popular, Conan, el bárbaro (1982). He came to Hollywood in 1985, appearing in nearly every Arnold Schwarzenegger film, including Depredador (1987), Gemelos (1988), Infierno rojo (1988), and El día final (1999). His other on screen appearances include Arma mortal (1987), Rápida y mortal (1995), La caza al Octubre Rojo (1990), On Deadly Ground (1994), and Gladiador (2000). Thorsen's extensive stunt work includes Drácula (1992), Jack y Archie (1996), El protector (1996), El último soldado (1998) and Colateral (2004). On television, he has been seen in Los guardianes de la bahía (1989) and El equipo A (1983).