Dan Fosse was a Norwegian actor best known for his roles in Pappa tar gull, Stompa & Co, and Gylne ungdom. He started his career on stage in 1938 and became widely recognized for his comedic talents.
Personal and Family Life
Dan Fosse was born on February 26, 1918, in Norway. He had a family that valued the arts; his children include makeup artist Veslemøy Fosse Ree and teacher Dan Harald Fosse.
Career
Dan had a special gift for dialects, which made him a celebrated comedian in Norway. He performed at various theaters, such as the Komedia Theater in Bergen and Chat Noir in Oslo, and traveled across Norway with multiple theater companies. Fosse gained popularity among children for portraying the character “Bodø” in the radio plays about “Stompa.”
Death and Legacy
Dan Fosse passed away on December 6, 1987, in Norway. He left behind a legacy as a beloved entertainer, remembered for his warmth and humor in both film and theater, where his memorable roles have had a lasting impact.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Pappa tar gull | 1964-10-22 | Nille |
| Stompa & Co | 1962-10-18 | Vaktmester Haukås |
| Gylne ungdom | 1956-08-19 | Olaf Vestby, kjøpmann |
| Olsenbanden og Dynamitt-Harry | 1970-08-10 | Vaktmann i Statsbanken |
| Olsenbanden og Data-Harry sprenger verdensbanken | 1978-09-18 | Parkometervakt |
| Stompa, selvfølgelig! | 1963-09-26 | Vaktmester Haukås |
| Min kones ferie | 1967-07-28 | |
| Areale 618: De forviste | 1970-11-14 | |
| Olsenbandens siste bedrifter | 1975-08-07 | Vaktmann på jernbanetomt |
| The Call of the Wild | 1972-11-30 | Old Miner |
| Self om de er små | 1957-12-26 | |
| Veien tilbake | 1960-03-10 | |
| To på topp | 1965-08-29 | Byssegutt |
| Bjørnepatruljen | 1956-03-24 |