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Also known as Gunar Staalesen, Gunnar Stolesen, Gunnar Stoelsen, Gjunar Stolesen, Gjunnar Stolesen

Norwegian writer

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Gunnar Staalesen is a Norwegian crime fiction writer, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist. Born in Bergen, Norway, on October 19, 1947, he has worked in the writing department since 1969. He is educated at the University of Bergen and speaks Norwegian.

His notable works include *Tornerose sov i hundre år*, *Svarte får*, *Dødelig madonna*, *De døde har det godt*, and *Mannen som hatet julenisser*. Staalesen has received the Norwegian Booksellers' Prize, the Riverton Prize, and Gyldendal's Endowment. He continues to work from Bergen.

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Person · Open Library

Born
1947
Works
63

Top works

  • Tornerose sov i hundre år
  • Svarte får
  • Dødelig madonna
  • De døde har det godt
  • Mannen som hatet julenisser

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Film & TV

Writing · Bergen, Norway

Known for

  • Ukjent arving2020
  • Lone Wolves & Dragon Tattoos: How Scandinavian Crime Fiction Conquered the World — Self2011
  • Varg Veum - Buried Dogs — Guest at café (cameo)2008

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Norway
Active from
1947

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
120
Total plays
3,270

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Gunnar
Gender
male
Citizenship
Norway
Place of birth
Bergen
Occupation
poet
Languages spoken
Norwegian
Official website
www.vargveum.no
Image
Gunnar Staalesen Vargtime (201712).jpg
Work location
Bergen
Show 4 more facts
date of birth
1947-10-19
Commons category
Gunnar Staalesen
start of work period
1969-00-00
name in native language
Gunnar Staalesen
Sources (5)

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