About Per Asplin
Lived 1928 – 1996 (aged 68). Per Asplin was a Norwegian actor, singer, composer, pianist, recording artist and jazz musician.
Per Asplin (10 August 1928 – 9 October 1996) was a Norwegian-Danish pianist, singer, composer and actor, born in Tønsberg. He co-starred in a handful of films as well as participating in Melodi Grand Prix five times in the 1960s. He is still probably best remembered as a member of the Norwegian vocal group The Monn Keys and for creating the annual Christmas show Putti Plutti Pott and Santa's Beard. He died in Oslo.
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Who was Per Asplin?
Norwegian actor and musician (1928–1996)
When was Per Asplin born?
Per Asplin was born on 10 August 1928 in Tønsberg.
When did Per Asplin die?
Per Asplin died on 9 October 1996 in Oslo.
What was Per Asplin's occupation?
Per Asplin was an actor, singer, composer, pianist, recording artist and jazz musician.
What nationality was Per Asplin?
Per Asplin was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Per Asplin. https://biography.guide/per-asplin/
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