August Martinius Oddvar (1 August 1877 – 17 March 1964) was a Norwegian stage actor. He made his stage debut at the National Theatre in 1899, and played there all his career, which spanned sixty years.[1]
August Oddvar | |
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![]() August Oddvar in 1933 Photo by Ernest Rude | |
Born | 1 August 1877 |
Died | 17 March 1964 | (aged 86)
Nationality | Norwegian |
Occupation | Actor |
Awards |
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Drawing by Andreas Bloch
He was appointed Knight, First Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav in 1939, and Commander in 1956. He was Knight of the Icelandic Order of the Falcon.[2]
References
edit- ^ Henriksen, Petter (ed.). "August Oddvar". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 30 October 2009.
- ^ Næss, Trine. "August Oddvar". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 30 October 2009.