About Erik Diesen
Lived 1922 – 1999 (aged 76). Erik Diesen was a Norwegian radio personality, television presenter, broadcaster, journalist, program secretary and television producer.
Erik Tangevald Diesen (8 October 1922 – 13 September 1999) was a Norwegian revue writer and radio and television personality.
Personal life Born in Kristiania on 8 October 1922, Diesen was a son of Thorstein Diesen, Jr. (1894–1962) and Ragna Marie Tangevald (1891–1945), grandnephew of Thorstein Diesen and first cousin once removed of Einar Diesen. He was married twice. His second wife Anne Torjusson was assisting director of television in the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, and through her he was a son-in-law of Aslak Torjusson.
Career He was associated with the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation for more than fifty years, and is regarded the founder of television entertainment in Norway.
He was awarded the Amanda Honorary Award in 1989, and the Leonard Statuette in 1995.
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Who was Erik Diesen?
Norwegian writer
When was Erik Diesen born?
Erik Diesen was born on 8 October 1922 in Christiania, Oslo Municipality.
When did Erik Diesen die?
Erik Diesen died on 13 September 1999 in Oslo.
What was Erik Diesen's occupation?
Erik Diesen was a radio personality, television presenter, broadcaster, journalist, program secretary and television producer.
What nationality was Erik Diesen?
Erik Diesen was Norwegian.
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