- Born
- Nicknames
- Braveheart
- Priest
- Ami
- Height5′ 11¼″ (1.81 m)
- Johan Gjessing Værnes was born on February 5, 1984 in Kongsberg, Norway. He is an actor, known for Fire høytider (2000).
- Described as a "Jim Carrey-clone", because of his numerous facial expressions and sounds.
- Born in Kongsberg, Norway, and is son of Jarle Værnes (father) and Regine Louise Gjessing (mother).
- Is a part time stand up comedian, and claims George Carlin is his role model.
- Is known for his wide spectre of celebrity imitations.
- Close friend of casting director Øystein Kjennerud, who got him his first job in TV.
- Claims Norman Reedus is his alter ego.
- I do believe I have the talent to go all the way. I do believe I have what it takes. I honestly do. And nothing is ever going to stop me from doing so.
- "I love him to death. I would do everything for him. I owe him everything." - About his father.
- Fire høytider (2000) - NOK 9,000 -
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