John Andreassen
Norwegian television producer
About John Andreassen
Lived 1943 – 2026 (aged 82). John Andreassen was a Norwegian television producer, television director and stage manager.
John Andreassen (26 August 1943 – 25 March 2026) was a Norwegian television producer who was behind a number of TV productions for the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation. He was in 2000 the country's only teacher of Multi-Camera Production He was with the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation from 1964.
Awards In 2008, Andreassen was awarded Gullruten's Course Prize. The European Broadcasting Union described him in 1989 as one of Europe's foremost TV producers.
On 10 August 2013, Andreassen was awarded the King's Medal of Merit for his significance to the development of Norwegian television and TV-entertainment. The Director-General of the Norwegian Broadcasting, Thor Gjermund Eriksen, handed Andreassen the award during a live broadcast of the show Sommeråpent.
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Who was John Andreassen?
Norwegian television producer (1943–2026)
When was John Andreassen born?
John Andreassen was born on 26 August 1943 in Oslo.
When did John Andreassen die?
John Andreassen died on 25 March 2026 in Gjøvik Municipality.
What was John Andreassen's occupation?
John Andreassen was a television producer, television director and stage manager.
What nationality was John Andreassen?
John Andreassen was Norwegian.
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