Norwegian movie stars died in 2009
Here are 3 famous actresses from Norway died in 2009:
Randi Lindtner Næss
Randi Lindtner Næss (May 11, 1905 Bergen-May 20, 2009) was a Norwegian actor. She had two children, Berit Søder and Arne Lindtner Næss.
Næss began her acting career in the 1920s, appearing in several Norwegian films during the silent film era. She continued to act in films and on stage throughout her life, and became a beloved figure in Norwegian entertainment. In addition to her successful acting career, Næss was also an activist and philanthropist, supporting causes such as civil rights and environmental conservation. She lived to the age of 104, and was widely celebrated in Norway for her longevity and her contributions to the arts and her community.
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Elisabeth Bang
Elisabeth Bang (September 26, 1922 Skedsmo-September 28, 2009 Bærum) was a Norwegian actor and film director. Her children are called Hennika Skjønberg and Siv Skjønberg.
Elisabeth Bang started her acting career in 1942 at the Central Theater in Oslo. She later went to the National Theater where she worked for more than 35 years, becoming one of Norway's most prominent stage actresses. She is best known for her role in the film "Fools in the Mountains" (1957), for which she won a Best Supporting Actress award at the 1958 Cannes Film Festival. Apart from acting, Bang was also a successful film director and producer, and directed several theatre plays. In 1992, she received the Honorary Award from the Norwegian Film Critics Association for her lifelong achievement in Norwegian cinema. Bang remained active in the entertainment industry until her death in 2009 at the age of 87.
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Ingebjørg Sem
Ingebjørg Sem (November 1, 1931 Buffalo-May 31, 2009 Oslo) was a Norwegian actor. She had one child, Linn Stokke.
Ingebjørg Sem was born in Buffalo, New York, to Norwegian immigrant parents. She grew up in Oslo, Norway, and started her acting career in the late 1940s. She appeared in a number of Norwegian films and TV shows throughout her career, and was considered one of the most talented actresses of her generation. In addition to her work on screen, Sem was also a celebrated stage actress, and performed in numerous productions at the National Theatre in Oslo. She was awarded the Order of St. Olav in recognition of her contributions to Norwegian culture in 2001. Sem passed away at the age of 77 in Oslo. Her daughter, Linn Stokke, is also a renowned actress in Norway.
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