Background
He was born in Lardal and grew up in Horten.
He was born in Lardal and grew up in Horten.
He started his career as a local entertainer and pirate radio personality in the 1950s. He was hired in the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation in 1962. He presented the radio program Ti i skuddet from 1965 to 1970 and 1981 to 1991, and also Musikktelefonen, Western Saloon, Norsktoppen and Alle tiders blinkskudd.
From 1991 to 2001 he presented the television program Da Capo.
He also hosted the Melodi Grand Prix in 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1977.
From 1960 to 1964 he was a member of the popular group Tre Tainers.