Axel Kielland was born on February 14, 1907 in Stavanger, Norway as Axel Zetlitz Kielland. He was a writer and actor, known for Lev farligt (1944), Mannen som alla ville mörda (1940) and Herren og hans tjenere (1959). He was married to Sonja Mjøen and Agny Kielland. He died on November 25, 1963 in Oslo, Norway.