Øistein Børke
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Øistein Børke | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 18, 1911 Kristiania (now Oslo), Norway |
| Died | April 1, 1975 (aged 63) |
| Resting place | Vestre gravlund[1] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | Gretelill Fries (1943–1949) |
Øistein Bull Børke (first name sometimes Øystein, December 18, 1911 – April 1, 1975) was a Norwegian actor and theater personality.
Børke was born in Kristiania (now Oslo), Norway.[2] He was married to the actress Gretelill Fries from 1943 to 1949.[2][3]
Career
Børke debuted as a stage actor at the New Theater in 1938. In 1947 he founded the Rogaland Theater, which he managed from 1947 to 1949.[4][5][6][7] He wrote the children's comedy Askeladden og kongsdatteren,[8] which premiered at the Central Theater in Oslo in 1945.[9][10]
In addition to his theater activity, Børke also appeared in two films in 1941.
