Biography

Norwegian veteran actor of both stage, TV and cinema. Debuted on the revue stage in 1941 at Oslo's Søilen Teater. An employee of the legendary Norwegian revue theatre Chat Noir from 1947 to 1959. A great flair for drama but most noted for making the field of comedy his speciality. Giving several classic character performances; his appearance on stage as Doolittle in "Pygmalion" one of his best remembered. He had several roles in norwegian cinema, fondly remembered as Kjell in the 13 "Olsenbanden"-movies. He also produced and directed two children movies; "Bjørnepatruljen" (1956) and "På tokt med Terna" (1958).
- IMDb mini biography by: Geir Olsen <von_trier@yahoo.com>

Older brother of Svein Byhring.