Rolv Helge Wesenlund (17 September 1936 – 18 August 2013) was a Norwegian comedian, singer, clarinetist, writer and actor.

Biography

Wesenlund was most known for having portrayed the title character in the movies ''Bør Børson'', ''Bør Børson II'', and the TV series '' Fleksnes Fataliteter'', a popular Scandinavian sitcom, with a huge number of fans in

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. The show was mainly an adaption of the British series ''

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''. Wesenlund had his stage debut in 1964; his movie debut in 1966; and his TV debut in 1968, with the TV series ''Og takk for det''. On this show and several others, he worked with Gunnar Haugan and

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For several years, he hosted the talk show ''Wesenstund''. Wesenlund wrote several books, directed theatrical plays, and was active in several movements to promote senior citizens' causes. Wesenlund was appointed a Knight First Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav —and was popular in

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Bibliography

*2001 ''Spis i det gamle Roma: Trastevere'' (with Per Pallesen and Claus Seidel (illustrations) *2000 '' Dett var dett! : Om og med Rolv Wesenlund'' (biography cowritten with Øyvind Thorsen) *1985 ''Du verden: fortellinger bakvaskelser stiler og skrivelser 1983–1985'' *1982 '' Livet er ikke bare en lek, det er også en dans på roser''

Filmography

*2002, 1988, 1982, 1981, 1976, 1974, 1972 '' Fleksnes Fataliteter'' *1997 '' Og takk for det - Wesensteen'' *1994 '' Fredrikssons fabrikk - The Movie'', «Nilsen» *1992 '' Ute av drift'', «Reidar Willien» *1990 ''

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'' *1985 '' Deilig er fjorden'', «Terje Svahberg» *1982 '' Henrys bakværelse'', «Kunde 1» *1982 '' Olsenbandens aller siste kupp'', «Inspektøren» *1981 '' Den grønne heisen'', «Fredrik Borkmann» *1981 '' Göta Kanal - eller hvem dro ut proppen?'' (orig. ''Göta Kanal - eller vem drog ur proppen?''), «Nordmannen Ole» *1981 '' Seks barn på flukt'' (orig. ''Barna från Blåsjöfjället''), «Norsk sjåfør» *1978 '' Firmaskogturen'' (orig. ''Firmaskovturen'') *1978 '' Picassos eventyr'' (orig. ''Picassos äventyr...tusen kärleksfulla lögner'') *1976 ''

Bør Børson II ''Bør Børson II'' is a 1976 Norwegian musical film directed by Stein-Roger Bull and starring Rolv Wesenlund Rolv Helge Wesenlund (17 September 1936 – 18 August 2013) was a Norway, Norwegian comedian, singer, clarinetist, writer and actor. ...

'', «Bør Børson» *1974 '' Bør Børson jr.'', «Bør Børson jr.» *1974 ''

Den siste Fleksnes ''The Last Fleksnes'' ( no, Den siste Fleksnes) is a 1974 Norwegian comedy film directed by Bo Hermansson, starring Rolv Wesenlund and Aud Schønemann. The film is based on the television sitcom ''Fleksnes Fataliteter''. It was entered into the ...

'', «Marve Fleksnes» *1974 '' Ungen'' «Gjendøperen» *1972 '' Kjære Husmor'' *1972 '' Ture Sventon - Privatdetektiv'', «Muhammed» *1972 '' Skärgårdsflirt'', «Karl-Johan in Swedish TV-play,1972 by Gideon Wahlberg» *1972 '' Norske byggeklosser'', multiple roles *1970 ''

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'', «Douglas» *1969 '' Tipp topp - Husmorfilmen høsten 1969'' *1968 '' Mannen som ikke kunne le'' *1967 '' Jungelboka'' (orig. ''The Jungle Book'') *1967 '' Liv'' *1966 '' How I Became an Art Collector Without Really Trying'' *1966 ''

Hurra for Andersens! ''Hurra for Andersens!'' (Hurrah for the Andersens!) is a Norwegian romantic film comedy from 1966 directed by Knut Andersen. It stars Arve Opsahl, Aud Schønemann, Rolv Wesenlund, and Elsa Lystad. The film is based on Sigbjørn Hølmebakk's no ...

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References

External links

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''Livet er godt — og det må vi si fra om!''
— interview in the Norwegian magazine «Vi over 60»
Biography about his role as H.C. Andersen—ambassador
{{DEFAULTSORT:Wesenlund, Rolv 1936 births 2013 deaths Norwegian male comedians Leonard Statuette winners Norwegian male stage actors Norwegian male film actors Norwegian male television actors