Background
Nilssen, Kent was born on August 20, 1937 in Lenvik, Norway. Son of Erling and Hanna (Markussen) Nilssen.
Nilssen, Kent was born on August 20, 1937 in Lenvik, Norway. Son of Erling and Hanna (Markussen) Nilssen.
Student, Brandeis U., 1957-1959; student, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, England, 1960-1961.
Producer, director, Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, Oslo, 1963-1985; deputy head film department, Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, Oslo, 1986-1988; contractor fictional programmes, Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, Oslo, 1988-1991; deputy managing director, Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, Oslo, 1991-1993; managing director television, Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, Oslo, since 1993.
Married Rita Margrete Bügelmeyer, October 31, 1964. Children: Bente, Kai Tage.