Arve Opsahl
Stand-up comedian from Norway ๐ณ๐ด
About Arve Opsahl
Arve Opsahl (14 May 1921 - 29 April 2007) was a Norwegian movie and stage actor, singer and stand-up comedian. He began his career as a comedian in 1942 and played numerous roles both on stage and in more than forty movies. He was chosen to head Olsenbanden as Egon Olsen, a role he played in the first film in 1969 and in all thirteen subsequent films until the last one in 1999. He is also well known for his role as the old man Henry in the Norwegian sitcom Mot i brostet, which aired from 1993 to 1997, a role he reprised for the reunion film Tusenarsfesten in 1999. In 2002 he was honoured with a lifetime achievement award for his contributions to Norwegian comedy. He died of heart failure on 29 April 2007 after being in hospital for eight weeks.
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Frequently asked questions
Who played Egon Olsen in Olsenbanden?
Arve Opsahl played Egon Olsen, head of Olsenbanden, from the first film in 1969 through all thirteen later films up to the last one in 1999.
Who did Arve Opsahl play in Mot i brostet?
In the Norwegian sitcom Mot i brostet, which aired from 1993 to 1997, he played the old man Henry, and he returned to the role in the reunion film Tusenarsfesten in 1999.
When did Arve Opsahl start in comedy?
He began his career as a comedian in 1942 and went on to play numerous stage roles and appear in more than forty movies.
Did Arve Opsahl receive a lifetime achievement award?
Yes, in 2002 he was honoured with a lifetime achievement award for his contributions to Norwegian comedy; he lived from 14 May 1921 to 29 April 2007.
