Distinguished Norwegian actor with a formidable presence, a mainstay at
The Norwegian Theater in Oslo from 1913 until retirement in 1958.
Often seen as a dominant or evil character, such as his portrayal of
the Captain in: Dødsdansen/The Dance of Death by Strindberg, and as
Didrik Dale in: Medmenneske, by Olav Duun. But he also played many
great roles in comedy and in the classical drama: Jeppe in: Jeppe paa
Bjerget,(Holberg) Teiresias in: Antigone, and as Oedipus (both by
Sophocles).
In films he played mostly small parts, but he is well remembered for
his appearance as Sebaldus in a very popular film: Fant, directed by
Tancred Ibsen.
During his long career he acted in several Radio plays, and in 1965 he
played a leading role in the famous play about King Olav II, shown at
an outdoor stage at Stiklestad every summer since 1954.