Also a writer, his debut book "Brushing the Tip of Fame" was published in 2004.
Since visiting the film festival in Tromsø, Norway in 1994, where he became romantically involved (since separated) he has lived and worked in Norway, Australia, the UK, and for a short time the USA. He speaks Norwegian, but prefers English.
Starred as "Elling" in a Sydney version of the successful Norwegian play by the same name.