Norwegian journalist, humorist, actor and writerFor other uses, see Arthur Arntzen. Arthur Arntzen

Arthur Andreas Arntzen (born 10 May 1937) is a Norwegian journalist, humorist, actor and writer.

He was discovered by Håkon Karlsen and is particularly known for his character "Oluf Rallkattli". In 1994 he was appointed professor II in humour at the University of Tromsø. He was awarded the Leonard Statuette for 1999 and was decorated Knight, First Order of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav in 2000.

Selected works

• Han Oluf (1967)
• Ho Emma (1968)
• Æ lyg ikkje (1986)

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