Norwegian movie stars died in 1967
Here are 3 famous actors from Norway died in 1967:
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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Amund Rydland
Amund Rydland (November 27, 1888 Alversund-November 27, 1967) a.k.a. Amund Olson Rydland was a Norwegian actor and theatre director.
Rydland began his acting career in 1908, when he was just 20 years old, with the Bergen Theatre. He then moved to Trondheim for a few years before joining the National Theatre in Oslo in 1918. His most notable role on stage was as Peer Gynt in Henrik Ibsen's play of the same name. Rydland also worked as a theatre director and was one of the co-founders of the Trøndelag Theatre in the city of Trondheim. In addition to his theatre work, Rydland appeared in several Norwegian films in the 1920s and 30s, including Fante-Anne (1920) and Fant (1937). He passed away on his 79th birthday in 1967.
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Fridtjof Mjøen
Fridtjof Mjøen (November 27, 1897-November 27, 1967) was a Norwegian actor and theatre director.
He began his acting career in 1922 and went on to become one of Norway's most famous actors of his time. Mjøen appeared in over 60 films over the course of his career, including several classics of Norwegian cinema such as "Den farlige leken" (The Dangerous Game) and "Bør Børson Jr." (Bør Børson Jr.: A Norwegian Hero).
Mjøen was also an accomplished theatre director, and served as the artistic director of Det Nye Teater in Oslo, one of Norway's leading theatres, from 1945 to 1948. He was awarded the King's Medal of Merit in gold in 1967, the year of his death.
Aside from his work in film and theatre, Mjøen was known for his sense of humor and his love of practical jokes. He was a beloved figure in Norwegian culture and remains an important part of the country's history of film and theatre.
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