Norwegian movie stars died in 1997
Here are 2 famous actresses from Norway died in 1997:
Elna Kimmestad
Elna Kimmestad (July 30, 1918 Oslo-March 21, 1997 Norway) was a Norwegian actor and film director.
She began her career in the theater in the 1940s, and in the following decades, she became one of Norway's most well-known actresses. She was also a film director, and her most famous film was "Himmel og helvete" (Heaven and Hell), which was released in 1969.
Kimmestad was the daughter of the famous Norwegian actor Harald Stormoen, and her mother was the actress Ruth Rivera. She was married to the Norwegian actor Jan Vaage for many years, and they had two children together.
In addition to her work as an actress and film director, Kimmestad was also a well-respected voice actor. She did the Norwegian dubbing for many foreign films and television programs, including the Swedish Muppet Show and the Japanese anime series "Heidi, Girl of the Alps."
Kimmestad received many awards for her work, including the Order of St. Olav, which is one of Norway's highest honors. She passed away in 1997 at the age of 78.
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Tordis Maurstad
Tordis Maurstad (December 24, 1901 Kristiansund-January 10, 1997 Norway) a.k.a. Tordis Witzøe was a Norwegian actor. She had one child, Toralv Maurstad.
Tordis Maurstad was born in Kristiansund, Norway in 1901, and grew up in a family of actors. She began acting at a young age, and made her debut on stage in 1921. Over the course of her career, she appeared in numerous productions on stage, film, and television.
In addition to her work as an actor, Maurstad was also a writer and translator. She wrote several books, including a memoir about growing up in an acting family. She also translated several plays from English into Norwegian, including works by Arthur Miller and Tennessee Williams.
Maurstad was known for her versatility as an actor, and played a wide range of roles throughout her career. She was particularly acclaimed for her performances in Henrik Ibsen's plays, and was considered one of Norway's foremost Ibsen actors.
She passed away in 1997 at the age of 95, leaving behind a legacy as one of Norway's most revered actors.
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