Astrid Folstad Explained

Astrid Borgny Folstad (31 May 1932  - 21 January 2009) was a Norwegian actress.

She was educated at the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre from 1953 to 1956.[1] She made her debut at the National Theatre in 1955,[2] and was employed at Det Norske Teatret from 1956 to 1959 and at the National Theatre from 1959.[1] She had ninety parts in total before retiring in 2003.[2] She also appeared in several films and television series, including Kristin Lavransdatter. From 1970 to 1986 she was a teacher at the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre.[1]

She was married to fellow actor Knut Risan.[2] She resided at Høvik.[1]

Filmography

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: 2006. Folstad, Astrid Borgny. Asker og Bærum leksikon. Forlaget for by- og bygdehistorie. Drammen. Per Otto. Borgen. 153. Norwegian. 82-91649-10-3.
  2. News: Nationaltheatret flagger på halv stang. Stenerud. David. 23 January 2009. Se og Hør. Norwegian. 27 January 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090129025933/http://seher.no/php/art.php?id=802024. 29 January 2009. dead.