- Born
- Birth nameKjartan Aasland Salvesen
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- Kjartan Salvesen was born on October 17, 1976 in Sandnes, Norway.
- Parents are Steinar Salvesen and Christel Aasland. His mother died from cancer at age 43, when Kjartan was only 17 years old.
- Older brother is Eirik (30), younger sister is Benedicte (18).
- He was a salesman for Radio Sandnes in Sandnes, Norway before winning Idol.
- Is an avid sports fan, playing football (soccer), innebandy, ice hockey and golf.
- He and the first winner of Norwegian Idol, Kurt Nilsen are left-handed.
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