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Erik Silju(1926-2013)

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Erik Silju was born on 8 September 1926 in Norway. He was an actor, known for Route 66 (1960), The Island at the Top of the World (1974) and Murder, She Wrote (1984). He died on 10 February 2013 in West Hollywood, California, USA.
BornSeptember 8, 1926
DiedFebruary 10, 2013(86)
BornSeptember 8, 1926
DiedFebruary 10, 2013(86)
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Known for

George Maharis and Martin Milner in Route 66 (1960)
Route 66
7.7
TV Series
  • Olaf
Agneta Eckemyr, David Gwillim, David Hartman, Mako, Jacques Marin, and Donald Sinden in The Island at the Top of the World (1974)
The Island at the Top of the World
6.2
  • Torvald
  • 1974
Angela Lansbury in Murder, She Wrote (1984)
Murder, She Wrote
7.3
TV Series
  • Guard
Mike Douglas in The Mike Douglas Show (1961)
The Mike Douglas Show
7.0
TV Series
  • Self

Credits

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Actor

  • Angela Lansbury in Murder, She Wrote (1984)
    Murder, She Wrote
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Guard
    • 1989
  • Falcon Crest (1981)
    Falcon Crest
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Groundbreaking Ceremony Attendee
    • Party Guest
    • Court Clerk (uncredited) ...
    • 1984–1986
  • Dynasty (1981)
    Dynasty
    6.4
    TV Series
    • Party Guest (uncredited)
    • 1985
  • Bruce Boxleitner and Kate Jackson in Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
    Scarecrow and Mrs. King
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Reception Guest (uncredited)
    • 1984
  • Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)
    Airplane II: The Sequel
    6.2
    • Juror (uncredited)
    • 1982
  • Morgan Fairchild, Mark Harmon, and Cristina Raines in Flamingo Road (1980)
    Flamingo Road
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Casino Patron (uncredited)
    • 1982
  • Barbary Coast (1975)
    Barbary Coast
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Barfly (uncredited)
    • 1975
  • Agneta Eckemyr, David Gwillim, David Hartman, Mako, Jacques Marin, and Donald Sinden in The Island at the Top of the World (1974)
    The Island at the Top of the World
    6.2
    • Torvald
    • 1974
  • George Maharis and Martin Milner in Route 66 (1960)
    Route 66
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Olaf
    • 1961

Personal details

  • Born
    • September 8, 1926
    • Norway
  • Died
    • February 10, 2013
    • West Hollywood, California, USA
  • Other works
    He acted in Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein's musical, "The Sound of Music," at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn, New Jersey with Barbara Meister in the cast. Christopher Hewett was director.

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