Lauritz Johnson
Television host and writer
About Lauritz Johnson
Lived 1906 – 1992 (aged 85). Lauritz Johnson was a Norwegian radio personality, television presenter, journalist, program maker and author.
Lauritz Johnson (September 21, 1906 – February 7, 1992) was a Norwegian novelist, children's writer, and radio and television host. He was born in Nøtterøy, and was the grandson of Gisle Johnson. Nicknamed "Uncle Lauritz", he primarily worked on children's shows, eventually heading the children- and youth department of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation. He published the novels Mens vi venter from 1934 and Verden det er meg from 1945.
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Who was Lauritz Johnson?
television host and writer (1906-1992)
When was Lauritz Johnson born?
Lauritz Johnson was born on 21 September 1906 in Nøtterøy.
When did Lauritz Johnson die?
Lauritz Johnson died on 7 February 1992 in Oslo.
What was Lauritz Johnson's occupation?
Lauritz Johnson was a radio personality, television presenter, journalist, program maker and author.
What nationality was Lauritz Johnson?
Lauritz Johnson was Norwegian.
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