Kristian Valen

**Kristian Valen**, born October 13, 1974, in Stavanger, Norway, is a multi-talented comedian, actor, and musician known for his genre-blending pop music and record-breaking entertainment career. Starting with self-produced comedy shows funded by his father, he skyrocketed to fame with hit TV programs like *Valen TV* and stage productions like *Musical Chaos*, collectively grossing over $30 million. His 2004 debut album *Listen When Alone* went platinum rapidly, featuring the chart-topping single *Still Here*, while recent releases like *Love Will Run You Over* (2023) and *Somewhere Down the Line* (2024) showcase his continued musical evolution.

Beyond music, Valen has acted in films (including a role opposite Sean Young in *Living the Dream*) and earned multiple "Entertainer of the Year" awards in Norway. His 2013 stage show *From Hillevåg to Hollywood* sold out two years in advance, cementing his status as Scandinavia’s most successful live act with over 700,000 tickets sold. A self-made artist who once flunked music classes, he now runs his own company, Deepwater Records, and collaborates with international stars like Lita Ford and Sharon Stone.