Jack Fjeldstad was an American actor who is best known for Nine Lives, The Polar Bear King, and After Rubicon. Born on March 24, 1915, in Kristiania, Norway, he gained recognition for his memorable performances and contributions to Norwegian cinema.
Personal and Family Life
Jack Fjeldstad was married to Inger-Sofie Berg from December 31, 1947, until his passing on September 4, 2000. The couple had two children together. Fjeldstad enjoyed a successful acting career and was deeply respected in Norway for his work.
Death and Legacy
Fjeldstad passed away on September 4, 2000, in Oslo, Norway. He is remembered fondly for his portrayal of WW2 hero Jan Baalsrud in the critically acclaimed film Nine Lives, which is often touted as one of the best Norwegian films ever made. His dedication to the film industry was recognized when he was named a knight of the 1st class of the Royal Norwegian St. Olav Order in 1985.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Ni liv | 1957-10-03 | Jan Baalsrud |
| Kvitebjørn Kong Valemon | 1991-06-20 | King of the Winterland |
| Gategutter | 1949-12-26 | Styggen |
| Den forsvundne pølsemaker | 1941-12-26 | Kelner |
| Blücher | 1988-01-01 | Olaf Bøe |
| Gull og grønne skoger | 1993-01-01 | Jørn Henry |
| Nødlanding | 1952-01-21 | Tormod, sykebilsjåføren |
| Det store varpet | 1960-12-26 | Jon |
| Over grensen | 1987-02-01 | Lensmann |
| Vi gifter oss | 1951-01-15 | En slagerkomponist |
| Trost i taklampa | 1955-01-17 | Brekkestøl |
| Skrift i sne | 1966-03-03 | The Journalist |
| Marikens bryllup | 1972-04-03 | Leif |
| Kvinnens plass | 1956-03-08 | |
| Så møtes vi i morgen | 1946-04-22 | Politibetjenten |
| Balladen om mestertyven Ole Høiland | 1970-01-01 | en bonde |
| For dagene er onde | 1991-02-21 | |
| Det kunne vært deg | 1952-11-13 | Bileieren |
| Arven | 1979-08-12 | Sam Petersen |
| Det drønner gjennom dalen | 1938-01-15 | Strikebreaker |
| Selkvinnen | 1953-11-16 | Hannes Klasor |
| Bare et liv – historien om Fridtjof Nansen | 1968-09-09 | Otto Sverdrup |
| Savnet siden mandag | 1955-01-27 | |
| Semmelweis | ||
| Love Is War | 1970-12-26 | |
| Kamilla og tyven 2 | 1989-02-15 | Fengselssjef |
| Gryr i Norden | 1939-01-01 | Krestian |
| Faneflukt | 1975-03-13 | Bonde |
| Lenkene brytes | 1938-10-08 | Jan Heien |
| Hjem går vi ikke | 1955-02-21 | Eier av verkstedet |
| Andrine og Kjell | 1952-03-10 | |
| Etter Rubicon | 1987-09-10 | Thorvald Hoff |
| Lianbron | 1965-01-01 | |
| Taxi | 1969-10-17 | Kriminalbetjent Klementsen |
| Et lite grøss? | 1973-11-17 | Kommissæren |