Alfred Næss (playwright)
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Alfred Næss was a Norwegian playwright and songwriter for revue stages in Oslo
, in particular for Chat Noir
and the ABC theatre. He wrote material for artists like Wenche Myhre
and Dizzie Tunes
, and contributed to television comedies.
as the son of physician Aage Næss and Elna Elisabeth Eide. He was married to Anne Marie Dahl from 1953 to 1955, and to Marie Elisabeth Grønn-Nielsen from 1960 until her death in 1978. He was married to Eivor Hilde Midthus from 1995. He died in Oslo in 1997, on his 70th birthday.
in 1944/1945, Næss moved to Oslo, and graduated
from Oslo Cathedral School in 1947. While studying jurisprudence in Oslo, he started writing student revues. His professional debut debut was the revue Ferske fjes from 1957, in cooperation with Einar Schanke
, staged on Chat Noir
. From 1959 to 1975 he worked for Chat Noir, and from 1976 to 1992 for the ABC theatre. He was the main writer for the show group Dizzie Tunes
, in cooperation with the group's leader Yngvar Numme
. He delivered material to Wenche Myhre
's show I all Wenchelhet from 1979, and Øivind Blunck
Hege Schøyen
's shows Bare gode venner and Fast følge. He wrote songs for the 1965 film Stompa forelsker seg, and for the 1966 film Hurra for Andersens.
Among his best known songs are På Enerhaugen from 1960 (performed by Arvid Nilssen
) and Vinter og sne from 1966 (performed by Wenche Myhre).
He was awarded the Leonard Statuette in 1981, and received the King's Medal of Merit in 1997.
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
, in particular for Chat Noir
Chat Noir
Chat Noir is a cabaret and revue theatre in Oslo, Norway. It was established in 1912 by Bokken Lasson. The current director is Tom Sterri.-Establishment:...
and the ABC theatre. He wrote material for artists like Wenche Myhre
Wenche Myhre
Wenche Synnøve Myhre , in some countries known as Wencke Myhre, is a Norwegian singer and actress who has had a great number of hit songs since the 1960s in the Norwegian, German as well as the Swedish markets and languages.She got her first recording contract with composer and producer Arne...
and Dizzie Tunes
Dizzie Tunes
Dizzie Tunes is a former Norwegian musical show group, one of the most successful in Norwegian show business. The group was founded as the dance band Rex Band in 1959, was named Dizzie Tunes in 1962, and disbanded in 2002. The regular group members were Yngvar Numme, Svein-Helge Høgberg, Øyvind...
, and contributed to television comedies.
Personal life
Næss was born in VardøVardø
is a town and a municipality in Finnmark county in the extreme northeast part of Norway.Vardø was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838 . The law required that all cities should be separated from their rural districts, but because of a low population and very few voters, this was...
as the son of physician Aage Næss and Elna Elisabeth Eide. He was married to Anne Marie Dahl from 1953 to 1955, and to Marie Elisabeth Grønn-Nielsen from 1960 until her death in 1978. He was married to Eivor Hilde Midthus from 1995. He died in Oslo in 1997, on his 70th birthday.
Career
After the forced evacuation and destruction of FinnmarkFinnmark
or Finnmárku is a county in the extreme northeast of Norway. By land it borders Troms county to the west, Finland to the south and Russia to the east, and by water, the Norwegian Sea to the northwest, and the Barents Sea to the north and northeast.The county was formerly known as Finmarkens...
in 1944/1945, Næss moved to Oslo, and graduated
Examen artium
Examen artium was the name of the academic certification conferred in Denmark and Norway, qualifying the student for admission to university studies. Examen artium was originally introduced as the entrance exam of the University of Copenhagen in 1630...
from Oslo Cathedral School in 1947. While studying jurisprudence in Oslo, he started writing student revues. His professional debut debut was the revue Ferske fjes from 1957, in cooperation with Einar Schanke
Einar Schanke
Einar Leonard Schanke was a Norwegian composer, pianist, revue writer, theatre director and theatrical producer. He wrote revues for the Edderkoppen Theatre, and later for Chat Noir, where he was also director from 1962 to 1975.-Personal life:Schanke was born in Oslo as the son of baker Einar...
, staged on Chat Noir
Chat Noir
Chat Noir is a cabaret and revue theatre in Oslo, Norway. It was established in 1912 by Bokken Lasson. The current director is Tom Sterri.-Establishment:...
. From 1959 to 1975 he worked for Chat Noir, and from 1976 to 1992 for the ABC theatre. He was the main writer for the show group Dizzie Tunes
Dizzie Tunes
Dizzie Tunes is a former Norwegian musical show group, one of the most successful in Norwegian show business. The group was founded as the dance band Rex Band in 1959, was named Dizzie Tunes in 1962, and disbanded in 2002. The regular group members were Yngvar Numme, Svein-Helge Høgberg, Øyvind...
, in cooperation with the group's leader Yngvar Numme
Yngvar Numme
Yngvar Numme is a Norwegian singer, actor, revue writer and director. He is particularly known for his central role in the show group Dizzie Tunes for about forty years, one of the most successful ensembles in Norwegian entertainment...
. He delivered material to Wenche Myhre
Wenche Myhre
Wenche Synnøve Myhre , in some countries known as Wencke Myhre, is a Norwegian singer and actress who has had a great number of hit songs since the 1960s in the Norwegian, German as well as the Swedish markets and languages.She got her first recording contract with composer and producer Arne...
's show I all Wenchelhet from 1979, and Øivind Blunck
Øivind Blunck
Øivind Blunck is a Norwegian comedian and actor.He is best known for his numerous performances with the Norwegian Theatre, and for playing the eccentric, moped-driving ladies' man "Fridtjof", living in Enebakk...
Hege Schøyen
Hege Schøyen
Hege Schøyen is a Norwegian singer, actor and comedienne. She has played at the Oslo revue theatre Chat Noir and at Nationaltheatret. She was television presenter for the youth program series Midt i smørøyet at the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, and has participated in several Swedish and...
's shows Bare gode venner and Fast følge. He wrote songs for the 1965 film Stompa forelsker seg, and for the 1966 film Hurra for Andersens.
Among his best known songs are På Enerhaugen from 1960 (performed by Arvid Nilssen
Arvid Nilssen
Arvid Nilssen was a Norwegian actor, revue artist and singer. He made his debut at Scala Teater in 1935, and played at Chat Noir from 1937 and most of his career. He was regarded as one of the leading comedians in Norwegian revue.He was awarded the Leonard Statuette in 1968.-References:...
) and Vinter og sne from 1966 (performed by Wenche Myhre).
He was awarded the Leonard Statuette in 1981, and received the King's Medal of Merit in 1997.