Bjørn Sand
Norwegian revue writer and actor (1928–2024)
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Bjørn Hjalmar Sand (19 September 1928 – 18 December 2024) was a Norwegian revue writer and actor.
Born19 September 1928
Oslo, Norway
Died18 December 2024 (aged 96)
OccupationsRevue writer
Actor
Actor
Notable workStutum Speaking (1973, with Totto Osvold)
Bjørn Sand | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 September 1928 Oslo, Norway |
| Died | 18 December 2024 (aged 96) |
| Occupations | Revue writer Actor |
| Notable work | Stutum Speaking (1973, with Totto Osvold) |
| Spouse | Unni Bernhoft |
| Children | Jon Ola Sand |
| Relatives | Rolf Sand (half brother) Bias Bernhoft (father-in-law) |
| Awards | Spellemannprisen (1973) Leonard Statuette (1994) |
Life and career
Sand was born in Oslo on 19 September 1928, and was half brother of Rolf Sand. He married Unni Bernhoft in 1955, was son-in-law of Bias Bernhoft[1] and was the father of Jon Ola Sand. He is particularly known for his character "Stutum" on Norwegian radio in collaboration with Totto Osvold, a role which earned him and Osvold the award Spellemannprisen 1973.[1][2] He was awarded the Leonard Statuette in 1994.[3]
Sand died on 18 December 2024, at the age of 96.[4]
