Born and raised in Solbergelva in the outskirts of Oslo, Temte began playing football aged 7, achieving his first professional contract aged 18. Temte played for Strømsgodset Football Club, playing for the team across five seasons and was awarded player of the year in 1988.
Temte founded his own production company, Temte Productions, in 1991 and has produced more than 20 theatre productions, one feature film, and three short films. He is also a stage actor.
After five years with Strømsgodset Football Club, Temte took the decision to quit the sport to pursue his first love of acting. Temte trained at the Drama Studio London, in 1993-1994. He continued to play football throughout his training for Tooting and Mitcham United F.C..
