Norwegian movie stars died in 1988
Here are 2 famous actresses from Norway died in 1988:
Greta Nissen
Greta Nissen (January 30, 1906 Oslo-May 17, 1988 Montecito) otherwise known as Greta Nissan, Grethe Ruzt-Nissen, Giethe Ruzt-Nissen, Grete Ruzt-Nissen, Grethe Rutz-Nissen, Grete Nissen-Ruzt, Grethe Rüzt-Nissen or Grethe Ruszt-Nissen was a Norwegian actor and ballet dancer. She had one child, Tor Bruce Nissen Eckert.
Nissen began her career as a ballet dancer in Oslo before transitioning to acting in films. She gained prominence in Hollywood during the 1920s, appearing in films such as "The Wanderer" (1925) and "The Love of Sunya" (1927), which was the first film to use the early sound-on-film process. Nissen also made successful transitions to the British and German film industries, working with directors such as Alfred Hitchcock and Fritz Lang. She retired from acting in the 1930s and briefly worked as a fashion model. In her later years, she lived in California and dedicated her time to philanthropic work.
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Gerd Grieg
Gerd Grieg (April 21, 1895 Bergen-November 27, 1988) also known as Gerd Egede-Nissen was a Norwegian actor.
Having grown up in a family of actors and musicians, Gerd Grieg found her passion for acting early on in her life. She made her debut in the industry in 1915 and worked extensively in Norwegian theater throughout her career. Grieg also acted in films, making her screen debut in the silent era and rising to prominence in the 1930s with her roles in various Norwegian films such as "South of the Equator" (1936) and "A Time of Roses" (1938).
During the Nazi occupation of Norway in World War II, Grieg was arrested and imprisoned several times due to her involvement with the resistance movement. After the war, she continued to act and eventually became a highly respected figure in Norwegian theater. In addition to her acting, Grieg was also an accomplished translator, having translated several plays and works of literature from English and German into Norwegian.
Gerd Grieg was married to actor Victor Bernau, and their son Toralv Maurstad also became a well-known actor in Norway. Today, she is remembered as one of Norway's most revered actresses and an important figure in the country's cultural history.
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