Arvid Nilssen

Arvid Nilssen
Born(1913-12-25)25 December 1913
Alvdal, Hedmark, Norway
Died24 March 1976(1976-03-24) (aged 62)
Oslo, Norway
NationalityNorwegian
Occupation(s)Actor, revue artist and singer
AwardsLeonard Statuette

Arvid Nilssen (25 December 1913 – 24 March 1976) was a Norwegian actor, revue artist and singer. He was regarded as one of the leading comedians in Norwegian revue.[1]

Biography

Nilsen was born at Alvdal in Hedmark, Norway. He made his debut in Oslo at the Scala Teater in 1935, and played at Chat Noir from 1937 and most of his career. He also participated in tours, recorded films, and was a guest on numerous radio programs. He was awarded the Leonard Statuette in 1968 and was depicted on a Norwegian postage tamp in 2001. He died in Oslo and was buried at Vestre gravlund.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ Henriksen, Petter (ed.). "Arvid Nilssen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 5 April 2010.
  2. ^ Larsen, Svend Erik Løken. "Arvid Nilssen". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 5 April 2010.
  3. ^ Eggum, Jan; Ose, Bård; Steen, Siren, eds. (2005). "Nilssen, Arvid". Norsk pop & rockleksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Vega Forlag. pp. 381–382. ISBN 82-92489-09-6. Retrieved 5 April 2010.