Per Asplin
Per Asplin (10 August 1928 – 9 October 1996) was a Norwegian-Danish pianist, singer, composer and actor, born in Tønsberg. He co-starred in a handful of films as well as participating in Melodi Grand Prix five times in the 1960s. He is still probably best remembered as a member of the Norwegian vocal group The Monn Keys and for creating the annual Christmas show Putti Plutti Pott and Santa's Beard.
Per Asplin
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- Born
- 10 August 1928
- Died
- 9 October 1996
- Full name
- Per Wilhelm Asplin.
- Nationality
- Norway.
- Occupation
- actor, singer, composer, pianist and musician.
- Fields
- popular music.
- Languages
- Norwegian.
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Per Asplin (10 August 1928 – 9 October 1996) was a Norwegian-Danish pianist, singer, composer and actor, born in Tønsberg. He co-starred in a handful of films as well as participating in Melodi Grand Prix five times in the 1960s. He is still probably best remembered as a member of the Norwegian vocal group The Monn Keys and for creating the annual Christmas show Putti Plutti Pott and Santa's Beard.
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He died in Oslo.
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• Instrument — piano • Born — 10 August 1928 • Died — 9 October 1996
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Per Asplin died at Oslo.
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Tønsberg and Oslo urban area.
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Per Asplin is recorded as actor, singer, composer, pianist and musician. Recorded at birth as Per Wilhelm Asplin.
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