Arve Opsahl

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Arve Opsahl (May 14, 1921) is a Norwegian film actor, scene actor and stand-up-comedian.

Arve first began his career as a stand-up comedian in 1942, and played numerous roles both on stage and in movies. He was then chosen to be the head of Olsenbanden, Egon Olsen. He played Egon Olsen in the first movie in 1969, and in all other 13 movies, until the last one in 1998. He is also well known for his role as the old man "Henry" in the Norwegian sitcom Mot i Brøstet, airing from 1993-1997.

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