Einar Tørnquist facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Einar Tørnquist
Birth name	Einar Tørnquist Johansen
Born	(1982-06-23) 23 June 1982 (age 43) Tromsø, Norway.
Medium	Television, web-TV.
Nationality	Norwegian

Einar Tørnquist Johansen (born 23 June 1982) is a Norwegian drummer and TV host. He is known for hosting his own online TV show. He also played drums in a comedy show called Storbynatt. This show featured his friends Bård Tufte Johansen and Harald Eia. Einar was the drummer for the band "Svidd gummi" on the show. Storbynatt was shown on NRK1 for one season.

Einar Tørnquist: A Fun Host and Drummer

Einar Tørnquist is a well-known person in Norway. He is famous for his humor and his skills as a drummer. He has worked on many different projects, from TV shows to podcasts.

His Own TV Show

Einar hosts a popular online TV show called Tørnquist-show. This show is available on VG's web-TV. VG is one of Norway's biggest newspapers. On his show, Einar interviews different guests and talks about interesting topics.

Life as a Drummer

Before hosting his own show, Einar was the drummer for the band "Svidd gummi". This band was part of the comedy show Storbynatt. Playing drums on a TV show means he got to combine his love for music with comedy.

Popular Podcasts

Einar Tørnquist also hosts two very popular podcasts. Podcasts are like online radio shows you can listen to anytime.

• One podcast is called "Jan Thomas og Einar blir venner". He hosts this show with no:Jan Thomas.
• His other podcast is "198 land med Einar Tørnquist". In this show, he talks with a different famous guest every week. They explore different countries and cultures.

Awards and Other Appearances

Einar has been recognized for his talent.

• In 2013, he won an award at Komiprisen. This is a big award show in Norway for comedy. He was named the best new talent or "breakthrough" artist.
• He also took part in the Norwegian version of the cooking show MasterChef. Even though he did not win, it showed his willingness to try new things.