Rasmus Rasmussen (actor) facts for kids
Rasmus Rasmussen (born November 4, 1862 – died July 17, 1932) was a talented person from Norway. He was an actor, a folk singer, and even a theatre director! He helped create and lead some important theatres in Norway.
About Rasmus Rasmussen
Rasmus Rasmussen was born in a town called Molde in Norway. His father was a captain named Chrispinus Martinus Rasmussen, and his mother was Anna Helene Carlsen.
When he was about 18 years old, around 1880, Rasmus moved to the United States. He worked there as a logger, which means he cut down trees for a living. But after a few years, he came back to Norway.
Back in Norway, Rasmus started his career in theatre. He worked at a famous theatre called Den Nationale Scene in Bergen. He was an actor there for many years, from 1887 to 1910.
After his time in Bergen, he traveled around Norway for two years. During this time, he performed as a singer.
Theatre Director
In 1912, Rasmus Rasmussen became the very first theatre director of Det Norske Teatret. This was a new and important theatre. He led this theatre until 1914. While he was the director, he also continued to act in many plays.
Later, from 1916 to 1924, he was the theatre director at another theatre called Trondhjems nationale Scene.
Movies
Rasmus Rasmussen also appeared in several movies. Many of these were "silent movies," which means they had no spoken words, only music and actions. Some of his silent films include Bride of Glomdal and Brudeferden i Hardanger, both made in 1926.
His only "sound film" (a movie with spoken words) was Kristine Valdresdatter, which came out in 1930.
Selected Films
Here are some of the movies Rasmus Rasmussen appeared in:
- Dolken (1915)
- The Sea Vultures (1916)
