About Jørn Ording
Lived 1916 – 2001 (aged 85). Jørn Ording was a Norwegian actor, singer and screenwriter.
Jørn Ording (21 February 1916 – 11 March 2001) was a Norwegian actor, theatre instructor and screenwriter.
He was born in Kristiania as a son of Jørgen Fredrik Ording (1880–1930). He was also a nephew of Fredrik and Johannes Ording, a first cousin of Arne Ording, a second cousin of Aake Anker Ording and a first cousin once removed of Hans Ording.
He made his stage debut in 1938 at Den Nationale Scene, and was hired at the National Theatre in 1939. From 1944 to 1945, during the German occupation of Norway, he was in exile in Sweden, working at Fri Norsk Scene. He returned to the National Theatre after the war and worked there until his retirement.
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Who was Jørn Ording?
Norwegian actor and screenwriter (1916-2001)
When was Jørn Ording born?
Jørn Ording was born on 21 February 1916 in Oslo, Oslo Municipality.
When did Jørn Ording die?
Jørn Ording died on 11 March 2001.
What was Jørn Ording's occupation?
Jørn Ording was an actor, singer and screenwriter.
What nationality was Jørn Ording?
Jørn Ording was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jørn Ording. https://biography.guide/jorn-ording/
MLA: "Jørn Ording." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jorn-ording/.
Chicago: "Jørn Ording." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jorn-ording/.
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