Norwegian movie stars died at 59
Here are 2 famous actors from Norway died at 59:
Trond Brænne
Trond Brænne (July 31, 1953 Oslo-March 16, 2013 Oslo) was a Norwegian actor. His child is Bendik Brænne.
He died as a result of stroke.
Brænne was born and raised in Oslo, where he began his acting career in the late 1970s. He gained national recognition in Norway through his portrayal of the character "Ulf" in the film "Liv and Ingmar" in 2012. Prior to his acting career, Brænne studied at the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre in the 1970s. He performed in a variety of theatre productions throughout his career, including at the National Theatre of Norway. In addition to his work in film and theatre, Brænne also appeared on television, and was a well-known voice-over artist for commercials and documentaries. He was survived by his wife and son.
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Hans Jacob Nilsen
Hans Jacob Nilsen (November 8, 1897 Fredrikstad-March 6, 1957 Oslo) was a Norwegian actor and film director.
He began his acting career in the early 1920s and quickly became a popular stage actor in Norway. In the 1930s, he began appearing in films and eventually moved into directing. Nilsen directed several successful films, including the crime drama "Mordernisten" in 1944 and the comedy "Sankt Hans fest" in 1947. Despite his success as a director, he continued to act in both film and theater productions throughout his career. In addition to his work in the arts, Nilsen also had a long-standing interest in politics and was an active member of the Norwegian Labor Party. He passed away in 1957 at the age of 59.
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