Astrid Folstad
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Astrid Folstad in 1967
Astrid Borgny Folstad (31 May 1932 – 21 January 2009) was a Norwegian actress.
She was educated at the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre from 1953 to 1956.[1] She made her debut at the National Theatre in 1955,[2] and was employed at Det Norske Teatret from 1956 to 1959 and at the National Theatre from 1959.[1] She had ninety parts in total before retiring in 2003.[2] She also appeared in several films and television series, including Kristin Lavransdatter.[3] From 1970 to 1986 she was a teacher at the Norwegian National Academy of Theatre.[1]
She was married to fellow actor Knut Risan.[2] She resided at Høvik.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Borgen, Per Otto (2006). "Folstad, Astrid Borgny". Asker og Bærum leksikon (in Norwegian). Drammen: Forlaget for by- og bygdehistorie. p. 153. ISBN 82-91649-10-3.
- 1 2 3 Stenerud, David (23 January 2009). "Nationaltheatret flagger på halv stang". Se og Hør (in Norwegian). Retrieved 27 January 2009.
- ↑ Astrid Folstad at the Internet Movie Database
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