Rolv Wesenlund facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rolv Helge Wesenlund
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Rolv Wesenlund in 1967
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| Born | 17 September 1936 |
| Died | 18 August 2013 (aged 76) |
Rolv Helge Wesenlund (born September 17, 1936 – died August 18, 2013) was a famous Norwegian comedian, singer, and actor. He was also a writer and played the clarinet. People in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark loved his work.
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About Rolv Wesenlund
Rolv Wesenlund was best known for playing the main character in the popular TV show Fleksnes Fataliteter. This show was a funny sitcom, which is a comedy series about everyday life. It was very popular in many Scandinavian countries. The show was based on a British series called Hancock's Half Hour.
His Career Beginnings
Rolv Wesenlund started acting on stage in 1964. He first appeared in a movie in 1966. His first TV show was Og takk for det in 1968. On this show and others, he often worked with Gunnar Haugan and Harald Heide-Steen Jr.. For many years, he also hosted his own talk show called Wesenstund.
Other Talents and Awards
Besides acting, Rolv Wesenlund wrote several books. He also directed plays for the theater. He cared a lot about older people and worked to help them. Because of his great work, he was given a special award called the Knight First Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav. He was truly a beloved figure in his home country and beyond.
Rolv Wesenlund's Movies and TV Shows
Rolv Wesenlund appeared in many films and TV shows throughout his career. Some of his most famous roles were in the Bør Børson movies. He played the main character in Bør Børson jr. and Bør Børson II. He also starred as Marve Fleksnes in the movie Den siste Fleksnes.
His long-running TV series, Fleksnes Fataliteter, aired over many years, from 1972 to 2002. He also had roles in films like Norske byggeklosser (1972) and Deilig er fjorden (1985). He was a very busy and talented actor.
See also
In Spanish: Rolv Wesenlund para niños
