About Edith Ranum
Lived 1922 – 2002 (aged 80). Edith Ranum was a Norwegian writer and playwright.
Edith Ranum (23 May 1922 – 25 October 2002) was a Norwegian crime fiction writer, novelist and playwright.
Biography Ranum made her literary début in 1949 with the novel Efter siste akt. She has written several crime novels and audio plays. She was awarded the Riverton Prize in 1986, for the audio play series Ringer i mørkt vann.
Ranum was originally an actress, and started writing after she lost her sight due to illness.
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Who was Edith Ranum?
Norwegian writer (1922–2002)
When was Edith Ranum born?
Edith Ranum was born on 23 May 1922 in Christiania.
When did Edith Ranum die?
Edith Ranum died on 25 October 2002 in Oslo.
What was Edith Ranum's occupation?
Edith Ranum was a writer and playwright.
What nationality was Edith Ranum?
Edith Ranum was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edith Ranum. https://biography.guide/edith-ranum/
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