ARNE GJELTEN - SAG-AFTRA Eligible, - AEA (EMC)

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    Arne Gjelten is an actor, writer, dancer, and director. In addition to appearing in Andrew Dominik's film "Blonde", Justin Simien's "Dear White People", and starring in "The Walker" for the band Fitz and the Tantrums, he's written and starred in four short films: "Garbage", "The Loneliest Boy Band", "The Best Day of Our Lives", and "A Time for Men." He's worked extensively in commercials including a campaign for Kenzo choreographed by Ryan Heffington and performs consistently in experimental theatre most recently in "Bad Stars True West" by Amanda Horowitz. He lives in Los Angeles.

Résumé Print Résumé

Represented by:

Bloc Talent Agency, Inc. (CA) (323) 954-7730 Theatrical (Film / TV)

Film

A Time for Men

Lead

Dir. Bill Benz

The Best Day of Our Lives

Lead

Dir. Arne Gjelten

Blonde

Dancer

Dir. Andrew Dominik

You Are Going to Explode

Supporting

Dir. Tayler Robinson

The Loneliest Boy Band

Lead

Dir: Natalie Falt

Garbage

Lead

Dir: Tayler Robinson

Like/Comment/Subscribe

Lead

Dir: Ned Ehrbar

Television

Dear White People

Co-Star

Dir. Justin Simien

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend

Co-Star

Dir: Max Winkler

Henry Danger

Co-Star

Dir: Dan Schneider

Theatre

The End is New

Lead

Redcat

Open House

Lead

Redcat

The Mommy Leaks the Floor

Lead

New Theater Hollywood

Bad Stars True West

Supporting

STARS

Suddenly, This Summer

Lead

PAM

Lost Privilege Company

Lead

USC

The Plumbing Tree

Lead

Human Resources

A Void

Supporting

Hollywood Fringe

Desperately Seeking Vickie

Supporting

The Cavern Club

Comedy

Mama's Lil' Pills Team

Improv

Dir: Holly Mandel/Groundlings

Nature's Lil' Treasures Team

Improv

Dir: Jay Lay/Groundlings

Training

The Groundlings

Guy Stevenson/Kevin Berntson/Jay Lay

Los Angeles, CA

Marjorie Ballentine Studio

Marjorie Ballentine

Los Angeles, CA

The Sweat Spot

Ryan Heffington/Nina McNeely

Los Angeles, CA

Tisch School of the Arts

Angela Pietropinto, etc.

New York University

LAByrinth Theatre Company

Charles Goforth, etc.

New York, NY

Berkshire Theatre Festival

Kate Maguire, etc.

Stockbridge, MA

Arne Gjelten is an actor, dancer, writer, and director. His short films have played the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival, where "The Best Day of Our Lives" screened in the “Best of Fest” program, Defy Film Festival, The Kansas City LGBT Film Festival, and on exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Online, they’ve been featured on Director’s Notes, NoBudge, where "Garbage" won a “Spirit of NoBudge” award, Vulture, NewNowNext, Curation Hour, Film School Rejects, and Out Magazine.

Physical Characteristics / Measurements

Height: 5'11"

Weight: 170 lbs

Aerobics, Running - General, Running - Sprint, Swimming - ability - general, Tennis, Track & Field, Yoga, Clowning, Dance Modern, Dancer, Improvisation, Licensed Driver, Mime, American - Minnesota Accent