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Rolv Wesenlund

1936 – 2013

Norwegian actor

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About Rolv Wesenlund

Lived 1936 – 2013 (aged 76). Rolv Wesenlund was a Norwegian comedian, record producer, screenwriter, non-fiction writer, musician and stage actor.

Rolv Helge Wesenlund (17 September 1936 – 18 August 2013) was a Norwegian comedian, singer, clarinetist, writer and actor.

Biography Wesenlund was most known for having portrayed the title character in the musical Bør Børson jr. and movies Bør Børson jr., Bør Børson II, and the TV series Fleksnes Fataliteter, a popular Scandinavian sitcom, with a huge number of fans in Sweden, Denmark as well as Norway. The show was mainly an adaption of the British series Hancock's Half Hour. Wesenlund had his stage debut in 1964; his movie debut in 1966; and his TV debut in 1968, with the TV series Og takk for det. On this show and several others, he worked with Gunnar Haugan and Harald Heide-Steen Jr. For several years, he hosted the talk show Wesenstund. Wesenlund wrote several books, directed theatrical plays, and was active in several movements to promote senior citizens' causes. Wesenlund was appointed a Knight First Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav —and was popular in Denmark and Sweden as well as in his home country.

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Awards
Wenche Foss' Honorary Award; Leif Justers Award; Leonard Statuette; The Amanda Committee's Honorary Award; Beerhound of the Year; Norwegian radio listeners' Society's prize; Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎; Gullruten Honorary Prize
Also known as
Rolv Helge Wesenlund

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rolv Wesenlund?

Norwegian actor (1936–2013)

When was Rolv Wesenlund born?

Rolv Wesenlund was born on 17 September 1936 in Horten Municipality.

When did Rolv Wesenlund die?

Rolv Wesenlund died on 18 August 2013 in Ullern.

What was Rolv Wesenlund's occupation?

Rolv Wesenlund was a comedian, record producer, screenwriter, non-fiction writer, musician and stage actor.

What nationality was Rolv Wesenlund?

Rolv Wesenlund was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rolv Wesenlund

· Wikidata: Q2798546

· DBpedia: Rolv Wesenlund

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