Andreas Diesen

Andreas Diesen (born 20 November^[1] 1945) is a Norwegian television presenter and revue historian.

Born (1945-11-20) 20 November 1945 (age 80)

OccupationJournalist

Parents

• Ernst Diesen (father)
• Kari Diesen (mother)

Relatives

• Andreas Melchior Seip Diesen (grandfather)
• Harald Steen (grandfather)
• Signe Heide Steen (grandmother)

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Andreas Diesen
Andreas Diesen, 2019
Born	(1945-11-20) 20 November 1945 (age 80)
Occupation	Journalist
Parents	Ernst Diesen (father) Kari Diesen (mother)
Relatives	Andreas Melchior Seip Diesen (grandfather) Harald Steen (grandfather) Signe Heide Steen (grandmother)
Awards	Leonard Statuette (2005) King's Medal of Merit (2012)

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In 2005 he was awarded the Leonard Statuette from the Norwegian Comedy Writers' Association.^[2] Having been assigned with NRK since 1965, he was awarded the King's Medal of Merit in 2012, for his contributions to entertainment in Norway.^[3][4]

Diesen was born in Oslo, a son of actors Ernst Diesen and Kari Diesen,^[5][6] and is a grandson of Andreas Melchior Seip Diesen,^[7] Harald Steen and Signe Heide Steen.