Johannes Brun

Johannes Brun (1832 – 1890) was a Norwegian stage actor.

Brun was born in Verdal.[1] He made his stage debut as the character "Henrik" in Holberg's comedy Den Vægelsindede 2 January 1850, at the first ordinary performance at Ole Bull's Det norske Theater in Bergen.[2][3] He was married to actress Louise Brun (née Gulbrandsen) in 1851. From 1857 both Brun and his wife played at Christiania Theatre.[1]

Brun is regarded among the most important Norwegian actors of his time.[1]

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References

  1. ^ a b c Losnedahl, Kari Gaarder. "Johannes Brun". In Helle, Knut (in Norwegian). Norsk biografisk leksikon. Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. http://www.snl.no/.nbl_biografi/Johannes_Brun/utdypning. Retrieved 23 October 2009. 
  2. ^ Henriksen, Petter, ed (2007). "Johannes Brun" (in Norwegian). Store norske leksikon. Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. http://www.snl.no/Johannes_Brun. Retrieved 23 October 2009. 
  3. ^ Almquist, Olaf (1898). "Den først nationale scene" (in Norwegian). Johannes Brun. En skildring af hans liv og hans samtidige. Kristiania: Alb. Cammermeyers Forlag. pp. 11–31.