Nils Ole Oftebro Explained

Nils Ole Oftebro
Birth Date:1 December 1944
Birth Place:Sarpsborg, Norway
Occupation:Actor and illustrator
Years Active:1971 - present
Spouse:Anette Hoff
Children:Jakob Oftebro
Nationality:Norwegian

Nils Ole Oftebro (born 1 December 1944) is a Norwegian actor and illustrator. He was born in Sarpsborg. He worked for Fjernsynsteatret from 1969 to 1971. From 1971 he was assigned to Nationaltheatret. He was artistical director at Torshovteatret from 1987 to 1989. He received the Amanda Award for "Best Actor" in 1986, for his role in the television production Du kan da ikke bare gå, and in 1998 for "Best Supporting Role" in Thranes metode. Among his films are Du Pappa, Dagny and Blood of the Railroad Workers.[1] [2]

His dubbing work includes Jafar in Aladdin, the Grand Duke of Owls in Rock-a-Doodle, Tim Lockwood in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and Stinky Pete the Prospector in Toy Story 2.

He is best known to international audiences for his appearances in the Swedish drama series Black Lake.[3]

At the 2024 Norwegian International Film Festival he was honored with a stone at the, along with Renate Reinsve.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Nils Ole Oftebro . Svend Erik Løken . Larsen . . Godal . Anne Marit . Anne Marit Godal . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . Norwegian. 29 June 2012.
  2. Encyclopedia: Nils Ole Oftebro . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Lillian Fjæren . Johnsen . Helle, Knut. Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo . Norwegian . 29 June 2012.
  3. Web site: Black Lake, BBC Four review – Nordic blanc falls flat. theartsdesk. Adam Sweeting. 17 September 2017. 7 October 2017.
  4. News: Nils Ole Oftebro overvelda av utmerking . Marthe Synnøve Susort . Johannessen . nrk.no . 17 August 2024 . 17 August 2024 . no .