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Erik Bye

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Erik Bye

Born March 1, 1926 · Brooklyn, New York, U.S.

Died October 13, 2004 · aged 78

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 co…

Known For

I faresonenI faresonen · 1961
I faresonen
★ 7.01961
MovieDrama
I Faresonen is a combination of a documentary and fictional approach to the problem of alcoholism -- or alcohol dependency. Tackling a problem common to other Nordic countries as well, director Bjoern Breigutu has focused on the life of sailors, among others, and how alcohol is used or abused in that sector of the population. This was the Norwegian entry at the 1961 Berlin Film Festival.
Journey to the SeaJourney to the Sea · 1966
Journey to the Sea
★ 6.01966
MovieDrama
The third installment in Arne Skouen's trilogy about mentally challenged children, in solidarity of the involved children and families.
Twilight's Last Gleaming....Twilight's Last Gleaming.... · 1983
Twilight's Last Gleaming....
★ 9.01983
MovieDramaFantasy
Arve Nor is exposed to a boat accident alone on the sea, taking a settlement with his own identity in his last moment on earth.
GigantenGiganten · 2005
Giganten
★ 7.72005
MovieDocumentaryMusic
We follow the TV personality "the giant" Erik Bye in several project the three last years of his life. Even if he got sick the latter months of is life, his thoughts was very much alive.
Andreas Diesens portretterAndreas Diesens portretter · 2009
Andreas Diesens portretter
2009
SeriesDocumentary
Andreas Diesen presents biographical portraits of Norwegian entertainers famous from the stage, television and cinema.

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