Norwegian movie stars died in 1969
Here are 2 famous actors from Norway died in 1969:
Jens Gunderssen
Jens Gunderssen (May 19, 1912 Drammen-December 11, 1969 Oslo) also known as Jens Gundersen was a Norwegian actor and singer-songwriter.
Jens Gunderssen started his career as an actor in 1935 when he made his stage debut as a student in the play "The Merchant of Venice" by William Shakespeare at the Central Theater in Oslo. He later appeared in several plays, films and television shows, most notably in the film "Fjols til fjells" (1957) and the TV series "Den Store barnedåpen" (1961).
Apart from his acting career, Jens Gunderssen was also a talented singer and songwriter. He released several popular recordings during the 1940s and 1950s, including the song "En liten pike i lave sko" (A Little Girl in Low Shoes), which became a hit in Norway and is still considered one of the most popular Norwegian songs of all time.
In addition to his work as an actor and musician, Jens Gunderssen was a highly respected voice actor and dubbed the voices of several Hollywood stars in Norwegian versions of their films. He received the King's Medal of Merit in gold for his services to Norwegian culture in 1966, just three years before his untimely death at the age of 57.
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Egil Hjorth-Jenssen
Egil Hjorth-Jenssen (April 18, 1893 Halden-November 8, 1969 Bærum) a.k.a. Egil Hjorth-Jensen was a Norwegian actor, theatre director and writer. His child is called Thor Hjorth-Jenssen.
Egil Hjorth-Jenssen started his career as an actor in 1915, appearing in various Norwegian silent films. He later went on to become a prominent theatre director, working with several theatre companies including the National Theatre of Oslo.
In addition to his work in the arts, Hjorth-Jenssen was also involved in politics. He was a member of the Norwegian Labour Party and served as a member of the Norwegian parliament from 1945 to 1957.
Hjorth-Jenssen was widely recognized for his contributions to Norwegian culture and was awarded the King's Medal of Merit in Gold in 1958. He passed away in 1969 and is remembered as a talented and influential figure in Norwegian theatre and politics.
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