Per Bronken


Per Bronken was a Norwegian poet, novelist, actor, film director and stage producer.

Career

Bronken made his literary debut in 1955 with the poetry collection Kom drikk også mitt blod. He made his stage debut at Riksteatret in 1957. He worked as stage producer for Fjernsynsteatret for several periods from 1962, and played an important role in the development of Norwegian television drama. He was awarded the Gyldendal's Endowment in 1961.

Personal life

Bronken was born in Tromsø, a son of merchant Alfred Sivertsen and nurse Ingeborg Bronken. He was married to actress Monna Tandberg from 1962 to 1971, and to actress from 1974.

Filmography