About August Oddvar
Lived 1877 – 1964 (aged 86). August Oddvar was a Norwegian actor.
August Martinius Oddvar (1 August 1877 – 17 March 1964) was a Norwegian stage actor. He made his stage debut at the National Theatre in 1899, and played there all his career, which spanned sixty years.
He was appointed Knight, First Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav in 1939, and Commander in 1956. He was Knight of the Icelandic Order of the Falcon.
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Who was August Oddvar?
Norwegian actor (1877–1964)
When was August Oddvar born?
August Oddvar was born on 1 August 1877 in Christiania, Oslo Municipality.
When did August Oddvar die?
August Oddvar died on 17 March 1964 in Oslo.
What was August Oddvar's occupation?
August Oddvar was an actor.
What nationality was August Oddvar?
August Oddvar was Norwegian.
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