Bentein Baardson (born 6 November 1953 in New York City) is a Norwegian actor, instructor and theatre director.
He has set up plays at a number of theatres, including Nationaltheatret, Det Norske Teatret, Den Nationale Scene and Agder Teater.
In 2005 he directed the gala concert at Oslo Konserthus in connection with the 1905 jubilee.
He has been appointed member of the Norwegian Academy for Language and Literature.
[6] Managing Director in Kilden Performing Arts Centre from February 2012.