Arne Bang-Hansen (September 8, 1911 – February 23, 1990) was a Norwegian actor that performed at the National Theater in Oslo for many years.

Acting career

Arne Bang-Hansen played a total of 155 roles at the National Theater, where he worked from 1932 to 1982. For many, he is better known as the voice actor for Chief of Police Bastian in the audiobook version of Thorbjørn Egner's ''

When the Robbers Came to Cardamom Town ''When the Robbers Came to Cardamom Town'' ( no, Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by) is a 1955 Norwegian children's book written and illustrated by Thorbjørn Egner, which tells the story of Kardemomme by (Cardamom Town). It is considered one of the m ...

''. Many also know him from the role of Professor Slatters in the TV series '' Brødrene Dal og spektralsteinene'' (The Dal Brothers and the Spectral Stones). At the National Theater, Bang-Hansen already made a name for himself as a student in August Strindberg's ''

To Damascus ''To Damascus'' ( sv, Till Damaskus), also known as ''The Road to Damascus'', is a trilogy of plays by the Swedish playwright August Strindberg. The first two parts were published in 1898, with the third following in 1904. It has been described as ...

''. In addition to the National Theater, he was at times employed at venues such as the National Theater in Bergen (1934–1938),

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(1941–1945), Central Theater (1945–1948), and

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(1948–1949). After that he worked again at the National Theater from 1948 until his death. His moody comedy art came to fruition in Holberg comedies such as ''Henrich og Pernille'' and as Styver in

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's ''

Love's Comedy ''Love's Comedy'' ( no, Kjærlighedens Komedie) is a comedy by Henrik Ibsen. It was first published on 31 December 1862. As a result of being branded an "immoral" work in the press, the Christiania Theatre would not dare to stage it at first. "T ...

''. He proved to be an astute humanist in the role of Gibbs in

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's '' The Cocktail Party'', Leonid in

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's '' The Cherry Orchard'', and Kroll in Ibsen's '' Rosmersholm''. One must also mention his role as the lecturing monkey in Franz Kafka's monologue " A Report to an Academy." In his farewell role, he played the concierge in ''

Macbeth ''Macbeth'' (, full title ''The Tragedie of Macbeth'') is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. It is thought to have been first performed in 1606. It dramatises the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those w ...

'' by William Shakespeare. Bang-Hansen also appeared in several films; among them he played the lead roles in '' Hu Dagmar'' (1939) and ''

Alle tiders kupp ''Alle tiders kupp'' is a 1964 Norwegian comedy film directed by Øyvind Vennerød, starring Rolf Just Nilsen, Arne Bang-Hansen, Henki Kolstad and Inger Marie Andersen. Three men rob an outlet of the government owned alcoholic beverage retailer ...

'' (1964). He had supporting roles in films such as ''

Kasserer Jensen ''Kasserer Jensen'' (Jensen the Cashier) is a Norwegian comedy film from 1954. It was directed by Nils R. Müller. The script was written by Hans Christensen and Carlo M. Pedersen. Plot A confusing comedy results from mistaken identity between ...

'' (1954), '' Støv på hjernen'' (1959), and ''

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'' (1961). On television, he is remembered for his role as Professor Slatters in the series ''Brødrene Dal og spektralsteinene'' in 1982, and as the groom's father in the episode "Hjem, kjære hjem" (Home, Dear Home) from 1981 in the Norwegian comedy series '' Fleksnes Fataliteter''. Arne Bang-Hansen received the

Order of St. Olav The Royal Norwegian Order of Saint Olav ( no, Den Kongelige Norske Sankt Olavs Orden; or ''Sanct Olafs Orden'', the old Norwegian name) is a Norwegian order of chivalry instituted by King Oscar I on 21 August 1847. It is named after King Olav II ...

for his achievements as an actor.

Personal relationships

Arne Bang-Hansen was openly gay, and he described his life in his autobiography ''Fra mitt skjeve hjørne'' (From My Queer Corner) in 1985.

Filmography

* 1934: ''

Sangen om Rondane ''Song of Rondane'' (Norwegian: ''Sangen om Rondane'') is a 1934 Norwegian drama film directed by Helge Lunde and starring Kirsten Heiberg, Georg Løkkeberg and Einar Vaage.Krautz p.273 It was shot location filming, on location in Rondane. Cas ...

'' as Greta's brother Arne * 1939: '' Hu Dagmar'' as Sjur * 1953: ''

Brudebuketten ''Brudebuketten'' ( en, The Bridal Bouquet}) is a 1953 Norway, Norwegian comedy film directed by Bjørn Breigutu, starring Randi Kolstad, Lalla Carlsen and Per Aabel. Cast * Randi Kolstad as Siv Blom * Lalla Carlsen as Berthe * Per Aabel as H ...

'' as Stockholmsfarer * 1953: ''

Skøytekongen ''Skøytekongen'' (The Skating King) is a black-and-white Norwegian drama film from 1953 directed by Nils R. Müller. The script was written by Sigbjørn Hølmebakk based on a concept by Bjørn Storberget. The film stars Lasse Kolstad and Sids ...

'' * 1954: ''

'' as the ferryman * 1955: '' Den standhaftige tinnsoldat'' as the narrator * 1959: '' Støv på hjernen'' * 1960: ''

Millionær for en aften ''Millionær for en aften'' (Millionaire for an Evening) is a Norwegian comedy film from 1960 directed by Øyvind Vennerød. It stars Henki Kolstad, Unni Bernhoft, and Willie Hoel. Jørn Ording and Vennerød arranged the screenplay, which was writ ...

'' as the commercial director of the Phoenix Theater * 1961: ''

'' as Baltzersen, a tax official * 1962: ''

Sønner av Norge kjøper bil ''Sons'' ( no, Sønner) is a 2006 Norwegian film focusing on the conflict between a pederast and the boys with whom he has had intimate relationships (his "sons"). It is Erik Richter Strand's first feature film as a director, and the feature-film ...

'' as Baltzersen, a tax official * 1964: ''

'' as Teodor Halvorsen, a writer * 1969: ''

An-Magritt ''An-Magritt'' is a 1969 Norwegian drama film directed by Arne Skouen Arne Skouen (18 October 1913 – 24 May 2003) was a Norwegian journalist, author, film director and film producer. Biography Arne Skouen was born in Kristiania (now O ...

'' as Filip Degn * 1969: ''

Himmel og helvete ''Himmel og helvete'' (Heaven and Hell) is a Norwegian propaganda film from 1969 directed by Øyvind Vennerød with a screenplay by Vennerød and Victor Borg. The film was poorly received by the critics, but it nonetheless became one of the highes ...

'' as chief physician Trosdahl * 1970: '' Skal vi leke gjemsel?'' as the station master * 1975: '' Skraphandlerne'' as Uncle Arne * 1978: '' Autumn Sonata'' as Uncle Otto * 1979: ''

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'' as Pastor Brandt * 1982: ''

Leve sitt liv ''Victoria L'' ( no, Leve sitt liv) is a 1982 Norwegian comedy film directed by Petter Vennerød and Svend Wam. The film was selected as the Norwegian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 55th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a ...

'' as Hilmar * 1985: '' Smugglarkungen'' as Slemdal

Television

* 1973: ''Benoni og Rosa'' ( NRK Television Theater) * 1978: ''Twigs'' (miniseries) (NRK Television Theater) * 1979: ''Ridder Runde og hans kamp mot drager og baroner'' as Sir Enebær, Skippo, and Skjære * 1980: ''Herfra til Haglemoen'' as Colonel Flammerød * 1981: "Fleksnes Hjem, kjære hjem" as the groom's father * 1982: ''Brødrene Dal og spektralsteinene'' as Professor Slatters

References

External links

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