Norwegian movie stars died at 80
Here are 4 famous actors from Norway died at 80:
Tom Tellefsen
Tom Tellefsen (October 30, 1931 Asker-January 17, 2012 Oslo) was a Norwegian actor.
He went to the National Theater School in Oslo and started his acting career in 1951. Tellefsen has acted in many plays, television shows, and films throughout his career. He was known for his versatility as an actor and for his roles in popular Norwegian films such as "Hustruer" (1975) and "Hodet Over Vannet" (1993). In addition, Tellefsen was a prolific voice actor and dubbed more than 200 foreign films into Norwegian. He was awarded the King's Medal of Merit in gold in 1995 for his outstanding acting work.
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Alf Malland
Alf Malland (January 24, 1917 Bergen-August 16, 1997) otherwise known as (Alfonse) Alf Mjølner Malland, Alfonse Mjølner Malland, Alf Mjølner Malland or Mjølner Hansen was a Norwegian actor and screenwriter.
He began his career in acting during the 1930s and took on his first screenwriting job in 1943. Malland is known for his roles in Norwegian films such as "Maria Marusjka" (1958), "Toya" (1960) and "People Meet and Sweet Music Fills the Heart" (1967). He also appeared in several stage productions during his career. Malland was awarded the Norwegian honorary award, St. Olav's Medal for his contributions to Norwegian culture in 1993. He passed away in 1997 at the age of 80.
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Lauritz Falk
Lauritz Falk (November 15, 1909 Brussels-February 1, 1990 Stockholm) also known as Larry Falk was a Norwegian actor, film director, singer and painter. He had one child, Eva Möller.
Falk started his career in the 1930s as a stage actor in Norway and Denmark. His breakthrough role came in the 1942 Norwegian film "Munthe i Uganda". He acted in over 70 films until his retirement in the 1980s, including several notable Swedish films such as "Only a Mother" (1949), "The Magician" (1958) and "Raven's End" (1963).
In addition to acting, Falk directed two films, "Sønner av Norge" (1949) and "Kasserer Jensen" (1954). He was also a talented singer and released several albums throughout his career.
Later in life, Falk focused on his passion for painting and held several exhibitions in Sweden. He passed away in 1990 at the age of 80 in Stockholm.
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Rolf Søder
Rolf Søder (July 4, 1918 Oslo-August 23, 1998 Oslo) also known as Rolf Søderstrøm was a Norwegian actor.
He started his acting career during World War II, performing in various stage productions in Norway. In 1952, he made his debut on the big screen in the film "Gategutter". He went on to appear in over 40 films, including "Frihetens faner", "Den standhaftige tinnsoldat", and "Sult". Søder was known for his versatility as an actor, having played a wide range of characters throughout his career.
In addition to his work in film, Søder was also a prolific stage actor. He performed in numerous productions at the National Theatre in Oslo, where he was a member of the company for over 30 years. He was highly respected by his peers for his dedication to his craft and his ability to bring depth and complexity to his characters.
Søder received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the King's Medal of Merit in gold and the Amanda Award for Best Supporting Actor. He is remembered as one of Norway's most talented actors and an important figure in the country's cultural history.
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