Bjørn Gunnar Olsen (7 April 1942 – 1992) was a Norwegian journalist, novelist, playwright and biographer.

Career edit

Olsen made his literary debut in 1967 with Ved skjulestedet. Among his novels are Hud over Damhauen from 1982, and Alfreds hus from 1986. Other works include a biography of Martin Tranmæl, biographies of sportspeople, and plays.[1]

He was awarded Mads Wiel Nygaards Endowment in 1972.[2]

Personal life edit

Olsen was born in Halden on 7 April 1942. He died in 1992.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Bjørn Gunnar Olsen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 26 February 2011.
  2. ^ "Mads Wiel Nygaards Legat" (in Norwegian). Forfatterportalen.no. Retrieved 26 February 2011.
Awards
Preceded by Recipient of the Mads Wiel Nygaard's Endowment
1972 (together with Finn Havrevold, Kåre Prytz and Odd Solumsmoen
Succeeded by