Biography

Nephew of Leif Juster. Fabulous singer and entertainer, famous for impersonating other Norwegian celebrities. he was a frequent guest in Norwegian television where he used to do skits, playing all parts himself. Died on stage while performing at Oslo Nye Theatre.
- IMDb mini biography by: Frank Borg

Very popular Norwegian actor, often seen in comic roles, but also an outstanding performer in serious plays. Was familiar with the show business from childhood, his uncle was the beloved comedian Leif Juster.

Started his career at Studioteatret in 1948, later he was engaged at Chat Noir, Edderkoppen, (led by his uncle) Det Norske Teatret, and Oslo Nye Teater. With a wonderful singing voice, he was much used in musicals, most notable as Tevye in "Fiddler on the Roof", and in a cabaret based on the songs of Evert Taube: "Så lenge skuta kan gå".

In Radio and TV he often appeared with imitations of well-known people, like politicians or colleagues from the theater, including his own uncle.

In films, he was much wanted in comedies, playing complicated or confused characters.

For some years he had problems with a troubled heart, which finally took his life during a performance with colleague Sølvi Wang in the springtime of 1981.
- IMDb mini biography by: pekka trondsen

The nephew of Leif Juster

Honoured by the Norwegian postal service with a postage stamp portrait in the year of 2002.

His performance of parts from the famous opera "The Barber of Seville", with a satiric new text made by Arild Feldborg, became one of the highlights in Norwegian entertainment, still a Radio classic.

He was the voice of Sir Hiss in Disney's Norwegian release of Robin Hood (1973).