Gunnar Haugan (1 August 1925 – 29 September 2009) was a

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most commonly associated with his appearance on radio and television programs.

Biography

Haugan was born in Trondheim, Norway. He led many programs on

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(NRK) radio and television. Haugan was perhaps best known for his comedy role in the popular humor and satire radio program ''Hørerøret'' which was broadcast by NRK from 1966-1967. Haugan also appeared on the television comedy series ''Wesensteen'' from 1967 until 1970. He later appeared in the television shows ''Og takk for det'' (1969), ''Fleksnes Fataliteter'' (1972) and ''Herfra til Haglemoen'' (1980). In 1972, he worked together with

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in the Norwegian satirical comedy film ''Norske byggeklosser'' which was directed by

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. Haugan died during 2009 in Oslo.

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1925 births 2009 deaths Actors from Trondheim Norwegian male radio actors Norwegian male comedians Norwegian male television actors Norwegian radio personalities NRK people 20th-century comedians {{Norway-actor-stub