 Born and raised in Solbergelva on 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.After five years with Strømsgodset Football Club, Temte took the decision to quit the sport to pursue his first love of acting.