Erik Bye
Born March 01, 1926 (Age: 100)
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Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Biography
Erik Bye was a Norwegian-American journalist, folk singer, author, actor and television and radio personality. He became one of Norway’s most beloved media figures through his work at NRK (1958–1996), his programs that mixed culture, travel and underrepresented voices, and his songs and poems such as «Vårherres klinkekule». Bye was also known for his strong commitment to sea-farers and coastal communities, e.g. through his involvement with the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue and his fundraising for the rescue ship Skomvær II.
Erik Bye was a Norwegian-American journalist, folk singer, author, actor and television and radio personality. He became one of Norway’s most beloved media figures through his work at NRK (1958–1996), his programs that mixed culture, travel and underrepresented voices, and his songs and poems such as «Vårherres klinkekule». Bye was also known for his strong commitment to sea-farers and coastal communities, e.g. through his involvement with the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue and his fundraising for the rescue ship Skomvær II.
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Filmography
Giganten
2005
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as
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Age: 79
Odd Børretzen: Mer enn helt all right
2001
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as Himself (archive footage)
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Age: 75
Arne Skouen - en mann for sin tid
1998
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as himself
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Age: 72
Nå er det jul igjen
1990
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as Self
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Age: 64
No Image
Norway
1988
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as Narrator
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Age: 62
No Image
Seilas
1971
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as Narrator
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Age: 44
I faresonen
1961
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as
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Age: 35