Ingerid Vardund was a Norwegian actress who is best known for her roles in Jentespranget, Fru Inger til Østråt, and Høyfeber. Born on April 24, 1927, in Oslo, Norway, she had a celebrated career in both theatre and film until her passing on December 25, 2006, in the same city.
Personal and Family Life
Ingerid Vardund was married three times, first to William Heflin, with whom she had two children, and later to Carsten Byhring, which ended in divorce. She was married to Øivind Røsting since 1995 until her death. She had two daughters, Ane and Tonje Vardund, who have continued her family’s artistic legacy.
Career Highlights
Vardund made her stage debut in 1947 and her film debut in 1952 with the movie “Andrine og Kjell.” During her extensive career, she worked at Norway’s National Theatre from 1958 to 1993 and considered her role as Sandy in the 1964 production of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” to be her best performance. She appeared in various films and television shows, earning recognition across Norway.
Death and Legacy
Ingerid Vardund passed away on December 25, 2006, in Oslo, Norway. Her contributions to Norwegian theatre and film have left a lasting impact, and she is remembered for her remarkable talent and dedication to the arts. Vardund’s work continues to inspire new generations of actors and actresses in Norway.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Sønner av Norge | 1961-01-01 | Dentist |
| Bortreist på ubestemt tid | 1974-10-02 | Helen |
| Elskere | 1963-10-21 | Ludvina |
| Jentespranget | 1973-02-12 | Lina |
| Over grensen | 1987-02-01 | Rakel Feldmann |
| Hete septemberdager | 1959-01-26 | Turi |
| Nydelige nelliker | 1964-12-12 | |
| Venner | 1960-02-01 | Vera Ruud, journalist |
| Fru Inger til Østråt | 1975-10-02 | Inger Gyldenløve |
| 5 loddrett | 1959-08-17 | Anita Daae |
| Heksenetter | 1954-08-23 | Vera Ranlow |
| Hjem går vi ikke | 1955-02-21 | Verkstedeierens veninne |
| Ingen mans kvinna | 1953-11-09 | Mimmi |
| Andrine og Kjell | 1952-03-10 | |
| Hører du ikke hva jeg sier! | 1995-09-08 | Ellen |
| Mot i brøstet | 1993-01-22 | Lilly |
| I de beste familier | 1994-10-23 | Marie Wahring |
| Hjemme hos oss | 1979-09-07 | Liv |