Henki Kolstad
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Henki Kolstad was a Norwegian
actor
, considered one of country's best and most versatile actors. He had his theatrical debut at the age of 13, in 1928, for Nationaltheatret
(The National Theater). Two years later he acted in his first movie, titled Eskimo. In addition to Nationaltheatret, he also worked for Trøndelag Teater
, Det nye Teater
, Edderkoppen and Centralteatret
. Kolstad was perhaps most famous for his role in the movie "the Olsen Gang
", for his role in the children's series "Jul i Skomakergata
" and as "Herr Klinke" in Den Spanske Flue. He also had a number of roles in several movies, such as Vi Gifter Oss from 1951. Among the awards he received during his career was an honorary Amanda
in 1990, and Commander of the Order of St. Olav.
Kolstad married his wife Else in 1938, and the couple had just celebrated their 70th anniversary before Henki's death. They had been a couple for 76 years. Together they had a son and two daughters. Henki's younger brother, Lasse Kolstad
, is also a well-known actor.
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, considered one of country's best and most versatile actors. He had his theatrical debut at the age of 13, in 1928, for Nationaltheatret
Nationaltheatret
The National Theatre in Oslo is one of Norway's largest and most prominent venues for performance of dramatic arts.The theatre had its first performance on 1 September 1899 but can trace its origins to Christiania Theatre, which was founded in 1829...
(The National Theater). Two years later he acted in his first movie, titled Eskimo. In addition to Nationaltheatret, he also worked for Trøndelag Teater
Trøndelag Teater
Trøndelag Teater is a large theater in the city of Trondheim, in Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway.-Background:Trøndelag Teater stages large-scale dance and musical performances. Originally built in 1816, the theater is the oldest stage in Scandinavia in continuous use...
, Det nye Teater
Det Nye Teater
Det Nye Teater was a theatre that opened in Oslo in 1929, and ended as an independent theatre in 1959, when it merged with Folketeatret to form Oslo Nye Teater. The theatre's original purpose was to support contemporary Norwegian drama.-History:...
, Edderkoppen and Centralteatret
Centralteatret
Centralteatret is a theatre in Akersgata, Oslo, Norway.Centralteatret was established by the Alma Isabella Bosse Fahlstrøm and Johan Peter Broust Fahlstrøm in 1897. From 1902, Harald Otto was the theater manager and owner. His son, Reidar Otto, subsequently ran it, while his son, Harald Otto...
. Kolstad was perhaps most famous for his role in the movie "the Olsen Gang
Olsen Gang
The Olsen Gang is a fictional Danish criminal gang in the movies of the same name. The gang's leader is the criminal genius and habitual offender Egon Olsen. The other members of the gang are Benny and Kjeld . The gang members are harmless and never use violence...
", for his role in the children's series "Jul i Skomakergata
Jul i Skomakergata
Jul i Skomakergata is a Norwegian TV-show produced in 1979. It is a televised advent calendar, meaning it is broadcast from December 1 to December 24. It has been broadcast several times in Norway by NRK and is one of the most treasured programs in Norwegian television history. The story revolves...
" and as "Herr Klinke" in Den Spanske Flue. He also had a number of roles in several movies, such as Vi Gifter Oss from 1951. Among the awards he received during his career was an honorary Amanda
Amanda (award)
The Amanda Award is an award given annually at the Norwegian International Film Festival in Haugesund, Norway, to promote and improve Norwegian film. The award originated in 1985, and has since 2005 been exclusively a film award...
in 1990, and Commander of the Order of St. Olav.
Kolstad married his wife Else in 1938, and the couple had just celebrated their 70th anniversary before Henki's death. They had been a couple for 76 years. Together they had a son and two daughters. Henki's younger brother, Lasse Kolstad
Lasse Kolstad
Lars "Lasse" Kolstad is a Norwegian actor. Active since the 1940s, he is known from many roles, but primarily as "Tevye" in Fiddler on the Roof. He is the brother of late actor Henki Kolstad....
, is also a well-known actor.
Selected filmography
- Kampen om tungtvannet (1948)
- Alt dette og Island medAlt dette og Island medAlt dette og Island med is a 1951 Danish drama film directed by Johan Jacobsen and starring Sonja Wigert.-Cast:* Sonja Wigert - Nina Lind, sangerinnen* Karl Gustav Ahlefeldt - Sabotør* Asbjørn Andersen - Tysk officer* Bjarne Bø - Kaptein på Fjordbåten...
(1951) - Vi gifter oss (1951)
- Emergency Landing (1952)
- Stevnemøte med glemte årStevnemøte med glemte årStevnemøte med glemte år is a 1957 Norwegian drama film directed by Jon Lennart Mjøen. It was entered into the 7th Berlin International Film Festival.-Cast:* Mona Hofland* Espen Skjønberg* Henki Kolstad* Inger Marie Andersen* Jon Lennart Mjøen...
(1957) - De dødes tjernLake of the DeadLake of the Dead is a 1958 Norwegian horror film directed by Kåre Bergstrøm. The film stars Henki Kolstad, Henny Moan and Georg Richter.-Plot:The film takes place 20–23 August 1958...
(1958) - LineThe Passionate DemonsThe Passionate Demons is a 1961 Norwegian drama film directed by Nils Reinhardt Christensen. It was entered into the 1961 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Margarete Robsahm - Line* Toralv Maurstad - Jacob* Henki Kolstad - Gabriel Sand* Sissel Juul - Hanne...
(1961) - VildandenThe Wild DuckThe Wild Duck is an 1884 play by the Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen.-Plot:The first act opens with a dinner party hosted by Håkon Werle, a wealthy merchant and industrialist. The gathering is attended by his son, Gregers Werle, who has just returned to his father's home following a self-imposed...
(1963) - Pappa tar gull (1964)
- Skjær i sjøen (1965)
- Gutten som kappåt med trollet (1967)
- "Fleksnes FataliteterFleksnes FataliteterFleksnes Fataliteter, better known by its shortened title Fleksnes, was a Norwegian television comedy series produced between 1972 and 2002, based on Galton and Simpson's scripts for the British series Hancock's Half Hour.-History:...
: Trafikk og panikk" (#2.6) (TV, 1974) - "Jul i SkomakergataJul i SkomakergataJul i Skomakergata is a Norwegian TV-show produced in 1979. It is a televised advent calendar, meaning it is broadcast from December 1 to December 24. It has been broadcast several times in Norway by NRK and is one of the most treasured programs in Norwegian television history. The story revolves...
" (TV, 1979) - Deilig er fjorden! (1985)
- Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by (1988)
- "Spanske flue, Den" (TV, 1990)
- OlsenbandensOlsen GangThe Olsen Gang is a fictional Danish criminal gang in the movies of the same name. The gang's leader is the criminal genius and habitual offender Egon Olsen. The other members of the gang are Benny and Kjeld . The gang members are harmless and never use violence...
siste stikk (1999)
External links
- Obituary in English from AftenpostenAftenpostenAftenposten is Norway's largest newspaper. It retook this position in 2010, taking it from the tabloid Verdens Gang which had been the largest newspaper for several decades. It is based in Oslo. The morning edition, which is distributed across all of Norway, had a circulation of 250,179 in 2007...
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