Career
Born in Verdal, he was the headmaster of Hardanger folk high school from 1938 to 1957. He also worked in Øyestad, Skaun, Nordmøre folk high school in Surnadal (1931–1938) and Frosta (1957–1966). He published novels, plays, children"s books, short stories and poems.
He was also the chairman of Noregs Mållag.