Born in Trondheim, Selbekk grew up in Meråker in Nord-Trøndelag. His mother grew up in East Germany, until the family fled and she was sent to Trondheim as a nine-year old. Selbekk has a cand.mag.
Selbekk, born in Trondheim, spent his childhood in Meråker, Nord-Trøndelag. His mother's upbringing took place in East Germany until the family relocated to Trondheim when she was nine years old. Selbekk holds a cand.mag degree.