Per Skift
Norwegian actor (1920–1994)
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Per Skift (born Per Anker Christensen, May 10, 1920 – January 10, 1994)[1] was a Norwegian actor.[2]
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BornMay 10, 1920
Kristiania (now Oslo), Norway
OccupationActor
Per Skift | |
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Per Skift in 1956 | |
| Born | May 10, 1920 Kristiania (now Oslo), Norway |
| Died | January 10, 1994 (aged 73) |
| Occupation | Actor |
Career
Skift made his stage debut in 1944 at Chat Noir in Oslo.[1][2] He was then engaged with the Oslo New Theater, Trøndelag Theater, and Rogaland Theater until he started performing for the National Traveling Theater in 1972.[2] Skift is best known his performances in operettas and musicals such as Die Fledermaus, Annie Get Your Gun,[3] and Carmen.[2]
Alongside his stage career, Skift also appeared in eight films between 1946 and 1964. He made his film debut in Toralf Sandø's Englandsfarere.[1][2]
Filmography
- 1946: Englandsfarere as Arnfinn
- 1949: Aldri mer! (campaign film)
- 1952: Vi vil skilles as Leif
- 1954: Shetlandsgjengen as Bård Grotle
- 1957: Peter van Heeren as Peter van Heeren
- 1959: 5 loddrett as Jens
- 1962: Operasjon Løvsprett
- 1964: Nydelige nelliker