Øyvind Thorsen
Øyvind Thorsen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1943 |
| Died | (aged 81) Oslo, Norway |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, revue writer, screenwriter, book writer |
Øyvind Thorsen (1943 – 4 May 2025) was a Norwegian journalist, causerist, revue writer, scriptwriter and author of humour books.
Life and career
Born in Tønsberg in 1943, Thorsen grew up in Nøtterøy, and later settled in Oslo.[1]
He worked as journalist for the newspaper Vestfold Arbeiderblad from 1965, and for Aftenposten from 1968 to 1984, and thereafter as freelancer.[2] He was a columnist for Aftenposten for several decades, under the signature Vito.[1] He was also known for his radio causeries, including for the radio show Nitimen[2] and the column Morgenkåseriet.[3]
He delivered material for several revue artists, including Arve Opsahl, Leif Juster, Aud Schønemann, and the Dizzie Tunes.[2] He wrote a number of humorous books,[1] a total of 19 books, issued seven albums,[2] and was screenwriter for two Olsen Gang films.[2][4]
Thorsen died in Oslo on 4 May 2025, at the age of 81.[5]
References
- ^ a b c Reisegg, Øyvind. "Øyvind Thorsen". In Bolstad, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Gunnerud, Lone Heimdal (8 May 2025). "Øyvind Thorsen er død". Se og Hør (in Norwegian). Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "Morgenkåseriet". NRK (in Norwegian). 7 February 2002. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ Svendsen, Trond Olav. "Olsenbanden". In Brodal, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 8 May 2025.
- ^ "Kåsør og forfatter Øyvind Thorsen er død". nrK.no (in Norwegian). 8 May 2025. Retrieved 8 May 2025.