Kari Simonsen
Kari Simonsen (born 5 June 1937) is a Norwegian actress. She made her professional stage debut at Folketeatret in 1959. She was appointed at Oslo Nye Teater from 1960 to 1972, and at Nationaltheatret from 1974.
Kari Simonsen
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- Name
- Kari Simonsen
- Born
- 5 June 1937
- Birthplace
- Oslo, Norway
- Occupation
- Actress
- Spouse
- Peder Wright Cappelen
- Awards
- Amanda Honorary Award (2001)
- Nationality
- Norway
- Honours
- The Amanda Committee's Honorary Award
- Languages
- Norwegian
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She has also played for radio and television, and had guest appearances at the revue stages Chat Noir and Edderkoppen. Simonsen is the mother of philosopher Herman Cappelen. She received the Amanda Honorary Award for 2001.
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• Name — Kari Simonsen • Born — 5 June 1937 • Birthplace — Oslo, Norway • Occupation — Actress • Spouse — Peder Wright Cappelen • Children — Herman Cappelen • Awards — Amanda Honorary Award (2001)
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1937
Kari Simonsen born at Oslo.
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Her recorded language was Norwegian. She was the child of Marie Louise Konow Simonsen. She married Peder Wright Cappelen. 2 children are recorded: Herman Cappelen and Alexander Cappelen. Recorded as having received The Amanda Committee's Honorary Award.
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