Norwegian movie stars died at 71
Here are 3 famous actors from Norway died at 71:
Fred Robsahm
Fred Robsahm (June 29, 1943 Oslo-March 26, 2015) also known as Fred Robsham or Fred Otto Robsahm was a Norwegian actor.
He started his acting career in the 1960s and appeared in several Norwegian and international films throughout his career. Some of his notable performances include his role in the horror film "Lake of the Dead" (1958) and "Maid in Sweden" (1971). Fred Robsahm was also passionate about the environment and worked as a nature conservationist for many years. In addition to his Acting career, he was actively involved with Norwegian environmental organizations and worked on several conservation projects. Fred passed away in 2015 at the age of 71, leaving behind a legacy as a talented actor and advocate for nature conservation.
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Carsten Byhring
Carsten Byhring (December 8, 1918 Oslo-April 6, 1990 Oslo) was a Norwegian actor.
He died as a result of cancer.
Byhring was known for his versatile acting career, which spanned over five decades. He began his career as a stage actor in the 1940s, later transitioning to film and television. Byhring acted in over 50 films and television series throughout his career, including the Norwegian classics "Fjols til Fjells" and "Flåklypa Grand Prix". He was also a talented screenwriter, having written for films such as "Operasjon Løvsprett" and "Fjols til Fjells". Byhring was awarded the King's Medal of Merit for his contributions to Norwegian culture, and is regarded as one of Norway's most beloved actors.
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Alfred Maurstad
Alfred Maurstad (July 26, 1896 Nordfjord-September 5, 1967 Oslo) also known as Alfred Jentoft Maurstad or Maurstad, Alfred was a Norwegian actor, fiddler, film director and theatre manager. He had two children, Toralv Maurstad and Mari Maurstad.
Throughout his career, Alfred Maurstad starred in a number of Norwegian films, including "Kampen om tungtvannet" (1948) and "Vi gifter oss" (1951). He was also a celebrated stage actor and director, and played lead roles in several productions by the Norwegian National Theatre.
Maurstad was known for his mastery of the Hardanger fiddle, a traditional Norwegian instrument. He often incorporated his musical talents into his acting roles, and was a frequent performer on radio and television. In 1954, he was awarded the King's Medal of Merit (Kongens fortjenstmedalje) for his contributions to Norwegian culture.
In addition to his artistic career, Maurstad was involved in Norwegian politics as a member of the Centre Party. He served as a member of the Norwegian Parliament from 1945-1949, and later as a city councillor in Oslo.
Today, Alfred Maurstad is remembered as one of Norway's most iconic actors and cultural figures, and his contributions to Norwegian film and theatre continue to be celebrated.
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