About Per Sunderland
Lived 1924 – 2012 (aged 87). Per Sunderland was a Norwegian actor.
Per Sunderland (9 October 1924 – 4 June 2012) was a Norwegian stage actor and film actor. He made his stage debut at Studioteatret in 1945. He performed at Det Norske Teatret from 1949, at Det Nye Teater from 1951, at Folketeatret from 1952, and at Nationaltheatret from 1957. He played the title role in the film Hans Nielsen Hauge from 1961.
Per Sunderland retired from stage and film when he reached the age limit in 1995. Shortly before he retired, he was appointed a Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of St. Olav. Sunderland died on 4 June 2012.
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Who was Per Sunderland?
Norwegian actor (1924–2012)
When was Per Sunderland born?
Per Sunderland was born on 9 October 1924 in Risør Municipality.
When did Per Sunderland die?
Per Sunderland died on 4 June 2012.
What was Per Sunderland's occupation?
Per Sunderland was an actor.
What nationality was Per Sunderland?
Per Sunderland was Norwegian.
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