William Nyrén

William Nyrén (March 19, 1920 – November 14, 1991) was a Norwegian actor. He appeared in stage roles in Oslo and in films.

Nyrén was born in Oslo. After returning home, he was engaged with the newly launched Studio Theater until 1952. He also had several roles for NRK's Radio Theater and Television Theater, and he was a regular at the National Traveling Theater from 1954 to 1966. Throughout the 1970s, he performed roles at the National Theater and the Norwegian Theater.

He was the father of the guitarist Nils Petter Nyrén (born 1947).

Filmography

1946: Englandsfarere as Heydner 1955: Trost i taklampa as Hjalmar 1966: Afrikaneren 1967: Den lange reisen hjem (TV) 1968: De ukjentes marked as Nytorvet, a homeless man 1970: Døden i gatene 1971: Helten på den grøne øya (TV) as Jimmy Farrel 1975: Min Marion as a tenant 1980: Nedtur as Åge 1981: Sølvmunn as a policeman