Odd Nerdrum is a Norwegian professional best known for playing Painter in Icarus.
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Best Known For:Icarus
Breakthrough:First solo exhibition at Kunstnerforbundet in 1967
10 Quick Facts About Odd Nerdrum
- Full Name: Odd Nerdrum
- Nationality: Norwegian
- Known For: Icarus
- Date of Birth: April 8, 1944
- Age: 82 years old
- Place of Birth: Helsingborg, Sweden
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Turid Spildo
- Popular As: Odd Sønni Nerdrum
- Net Worth: $100,000-$15,000,000 (Estimated range)
Odd Nerdrum Age
Odd Nerdrum is about 82 years old as of 2026. Odd Nerdrum was born in 1944.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Oslo National Academy of the Arts and Academy of Fine Arts Düsseldorf.
- Oslo National Academy of the Arts
- Field of Study: Painting
- Period: 1961–1963
- Academy of Fine Arts Düsseldorf
- Field of Study: Painting
Rise to Fame
Odd Nerdrum rose to prominence for his role on Icarus.
Notable Works
Notable works include Icarus, Amputation, and The Back.
- Work: Icarus (Painter, 1967) — Exhibited in the Autumn Exhibition
- Work: Amputation (Painter, 1968)
- Work: The Back (Painter, 1979)
- Work: The Cloud (Painter, 1985-1993)
- Work: Self-Portrait in Golden Robe (Painter, 1997)
- Work: Five Singing Women (Painter, 2002)
- Work: The Last Procedure (Painter, 2015)
- Work: Opening of the Prisons (Painter, 2026)
Odd Nerdrum Family & Relationships
Odd Nerdrum is married to Turid Spildo.
- Father: Johan Nerdrum
- Mother: Edith Marie Bjørnstad
Lesser Known Facts
- Considers himself a 'kitsch' painter rather than a conventional modern artist; primary influences include Rembrandt and Caravaggio
Personal Information
- Full Name: Odd Nerdrum
- Popular As: Odd Sønni Nerdrum
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Norwegian
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: April 8, 1944
- Age: 82
- Birthday: April 8
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Place of Birth: Helsingborg, Sweden
Measurements
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Johan Nerdrum
- Mother: Edith Marie Bjørnstad
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Turid Spildo
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $60,000–$500,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $100,000–$15,000,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Employment or business activity; ownership requires separate evidence
Related Biographies
- Bork Nerdrum (Child • Son and contributor to the Nerdrum Museum)
- Öde Nerdrum (Child • Son and documentary filmmaker)
- Turid Spildo (Spouse • Wife and folk musician)
Online Presence
- Website:https://nerdrum.com/
