Edvard Drabløs was an American actor known for his roles in films and theater, particularly in Norway. He is best recognized for his performances in “Ordet,” “Gjest Baardsen,” and “Trysil-Knut.”
Personal and Family Life
Edvard Drabløs was born on April 1, 1883, in Velledalen, a beautiful valley in Sykkylven, Norway. He was the oldest son of a farmer and started his theater journey with a local amateur group. In 1920, he married Astrid Peersen, and they remained together until his passing in 1976.
Career
Drabløs began his acting career with The Norwegian Play team, founded by Hulda Garborg, and became part of The Norwegian Theater from its opening in 1913. He performed in numerous roles, excelling in Chekhov’s and Holberg’s plays, and even ran his own touring company between 1920 and 1925. While he mainly took on small roles in films, he was also known for his work in radio plays and poetry reading.
Death and Legacy
Edvard Drabløs passed away on April 29, 1976, in Oslo, Norway, at the age of 93. His contributions to theater and film left a significant mark, and he was honored as an honorary member of the Norwegian Actors Union in 1954 and knighted by the King of Norway in 1953.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Ni liv | 1957-10-03 | Skolelæreren |
| Gjest Baardsen | 1939-12-26 | En fisker |
| Tørres Snørtevold | 1940-12-26 | Tørres far |
| Trysil-Knut | 1942-04-29 | Pål Skolemester |
| Felix | 1921-12-26 | Abraham, losen |
| To mistenkelige personer | 1950-12-31 | Løsgjenger |
| Vi gifter oss | 1951-01-15 | Hansen |
| Fante-Anne | 1920-09-09 | Sorenskriveren |
| Storfolk og småfolk | 1951-10-29 | Bestefar |
| Bør Børson Jr. | 1938-12-26 | Bør Olderdalen, ‘Gammel bør’ |
| Kimer i klokker | 1951-12-17 | Bestefar |
| Jomfru Trofast | 1921-09-12 | Albertus Kvalhei |
| Samhold må til | 1935-09-27 | Far til Øyvin |
| Om kjærligheten synger de | 1946-10-30 | Stoffer |
| Skøytekongen | 1953-10-01 | Politiker |
| Gullfjellet | 1941-04-14 | En bonde |