About Olav Viksmo-Slettan
Born 1965. Olav Viksmo-Slettan is a Norwegian journalist, television producer, television presenter, radio personality, reporter and non-fiction writer.
Olav Viksmo-Slettan (born Tolga) is a Norwegian radio and television reporter for the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation.
Starting his radio career for Radio Vest, he later worked as program director for the television series Reparatørene and Sommer-Lørdag, as well as presenter and reporter for the radio programs Reiseradioen and Nitimen. In 2000, together with Børge Ousland, he was one of the first persons to live broadcast a North Pole-expedition. From 2010 to 2019 he functioned as NRK's commentator for the international music competition Eurovision Song Contest.
In addition to working in the media, Viksmo-Slettan is also an author, and has written several books.
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Who is Olav Viksmo-Slettan?
Norwegian journalist
When was Olav Viksmo-Slettan born?
Olav Viksmo-Slettan was born on 27 April 1965 in Tolga Municipality, Tynset Municipality.
What is Olav Viksmo-Slettan's occupation?
Olav Viksmo-Slettan is a journalist, television producer, television presenter, radio personality, reporter and non-fiction writer.
What nationality is Olav Viksmo-Slettan?
Olav Viksmo-Slettan is Norwegian.
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