Åsleik Audgar Engmark (27 December 1965 – 12 February 2017) was a

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, singer, director and stage writer, best known for his work as one of the co-founders of the Norwegian cabaret group Lompelandslaget, and as

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in the Norwegian version of ''

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''.

Career

Engmark was one of the co-founders of the Norwegian cabaret group Lompelandslaget in 1987. The following year, at the age of 22, he made his solo debut at

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(The Norwegian Theatre) in Oslo, in the Norwegian original cast of ''

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'', the third

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''Les Mis'' production in the world. He stayed in the ensemble of Det Norske Teatret until 1999. In

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he became known during the 1990s through

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(

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), especially on the weekly satire '' Egentlig'', an equivalent to ''

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''. He was also well known for his many dubbing film voices, such as

in the Norwegian version of ''

''. In 2009 Engmark made his debut as a film director, with the children's movie ''

Knerten ''Twigson'' (original title: ''Knerten'') is a Norwegian film from 2009 directed by Åsleik Engmark, based on the children's books by author Anne-Cath. Vestly. The movie entered Norwegian cinemas on 16 October 2009. Plot Lillebror has recent ...

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Twigson ''Twigson'' (original title: ''Knerten'') is a Norwegian film from 2009 directed by Åsleik Engmark, based on the children's books by author Anne-Cath. Vestly. The movie entered Norwegian cinemas on 16 October 2009. Plot Lillebror has recently ...

'' English version) ('' Mein Freund Knerten'' German version). The movie became a box office hit and was seen by more than 375,000 viewers in Norway. Among many festivals, it participated in the official Generation K Plus section of the

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2010. Knerten was awarded ''Best Children's movie'', ''Best Art Design'' and ''Best Visual Effects'' at the Norwegian Film Awards 2010 Amandaprisen. In 2010, he won the Norwegian version of ''

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'', called ''

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''. Engmark directed, performed and wrote in many different artistic directions. He performed comedy in both Norwegian and English, and won the Norwegian Stå Opp-Prisen (Stand Up Award) in 2001.

Personal life and death

Engmark lived in Oslo his entire life. In 1997, he married Helle Engmark, his partner of several years. They divorced in 2012. On 12 February 2017, while in Brussels visiting family, Engmark died suddenly due to an undisclosed medical emergency. He was 51 years old.

Selected film and television actor appearances

*2013 ''

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'' voice of

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, Disney / Pixar *2011 '' Knerten i knipe'' (''Twigson in Trouble'') voice of Knerten. Film, Paradox Spillefilm A/S *2010 ''

'' participant and winner. Norwegian version of ''

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'' /

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*2010 ''

Knerten gifter seg ''Twigson'' (original title: ''Knerten'') is a Norwegian film from 2009 directed by Åsleik Engmark, based on the children's books by author Anne-Cath. Vestly. The movie entered Norwegian cinemas on 16 October 2009. Plot Lillebror has recentl ...

'' (''Twigson Ties the Knot'') voice of Knerten. Film, Paradox Spillefilm A/S *2009 ''Forsvarskonserten'' host. Television concert, The Norwegian Army /

*2009 ''

'' (''Twigson'' / ''Knorzel'') voice of Knerten. Film, Paradox Spillefilm A/S *2009 '' Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs'' voice of

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*2006 '' Curious George'' voice of Ted,

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*2006 '' Open Season'' voice of

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/ Colombia *2005 ''

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voice of

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, Disney *2005 '' Brødrene Dal og mysteriet med Karl XIIs gamasjer'' as

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. Television drama series,

*2004–2005 '' Løvebakken''. Television satire, NRK *2003 ''

Komplottet ''Komplottet'' ('The Ploy') was a Norwegian television show that aired on TV3 from 1996 to 1998 and in a revived version in 2003. The host from 1996 to 1999 was Leif Erik Forberg, and the host in 2003 was Åsleik Engmark. Komplottet was a hidden ...

'' host. Candid camera, TV3 Norway *2001 ''

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'' voice of

, Disney / Pixar *2000 ''Bokken Lasson, sensibel suksess'' as Misja.

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, NRK *1998 ''Asylet IV'' Television drama series, NRK *1998 ''

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'' voice of

, Disney *1997 '' Lära att simma'' Solo television comedy series, NRK *1995–2010 ''

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'', ''

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'' ''

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'' voice of

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, Disney / Pixar *1995 ''Jakten på Mauritius'' Television drama series NRK *1994–2004 ''

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'', '' Lion King 2'', '' Lion King 3'' voice of

, Disney *1994–1995 ''

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voice of

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, Disney *1993–1997 '' Egentlig'' Television satire series, NRK *1993 '' Secondløintnanten'' (''

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'') Film, director

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*1991–1992 ''

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'' voice of Tintin *1989 '' Showbiz eller hvordan bli kjendis på en-to tre!'' Film

Selected theatre and stage appearances

*2016 ''Aladdin and His Magical Europe Refugee Tour 2016'' Performer (and writer). Musical/physical comedy, C venues

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*2015-2016 ''Luftforsvarets flyvende sirkus'' (''Airforce' Flying Circus'') solo concert with The Royal Norwegian Air Force Band *2014-2016 ''På grensen til sang'' (''On the edge of singing'') musical improv competition, host, Det Andre Teatret *2014 ''Småtingsvalg 2014'' cabaret, Stand Up Norge *2013 ''Småtingsvalg 2013'' cabaret, Stand Up Norge *2012-2014 ''One Night Stand Up'' musical improv standup, Stand Up Norge *2012 ''The Century Anniversary for Norwegian Flying'' solo concert with The Norwegian Airforce Band *2011 ''Sommerlatter 2011'' stand up summer show Latter *2010 ''Sommerlatter 2010'' stand up summer show Latter *2008-2011 ''Improvised concert for comedian and guitarist'' stand up / concert, Stand Up Norge *2007-2009 Latter Comedy Club Oslo, MC, Stand Up Norge *2006-2009 ''Lufta er for alle!'' (''Air is for all!'') solo concert with Norwegian Airforce Band and

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*2005 ''Kveiteprinsen'' (''The Halibut Prince'') comic opera, Latter Oslo *2001-2003 ''Dødsgøy'' (''Dead funny'') stand up, Stand Up Norge *2001 ''A romantic evening'' solo singer with The Norwegian Ladies Ensemble ( Stilett) and Ingrid Bjørnov. *1999 '' Personkrets 3:1'' by

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, as Heiner. Theatre, Det Norske Teatret *1998 ''

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'' as Uncle/The Duke. Musical, Det Norske Teatret *1997-1999 ''Åsleik Engmark utleverer sine venner'' (''Å.E. is outing his friends'') stand up, Artistpartner *1995-2002 Kristian Qvart Comedy Club Oslo, MC, Stand Up Norge *1995-1997 ''Dette er Stand Up Comedy!'' (''This is Stand Up Comedy'') stand up *1992 ''

Mio, My Son ''Mio, My Son'' is a children's book by Swedish writer Astrid Lindgren. It was first published in 1954 in Sweden with the Swedish title ''Mio, min Mio'' (literally "Mio, my Mio"). The writing is stylised and the story strongly reminiscent of tra ...

'' by

Astrid Lindgren Astrid Anna Emilia Lindgren (; ; 14 November 1907 – 28 January 2002) was a Swedish writer of fiction and screenplays. She is best known for several children's book series, featuring Pippi Longstocking, Emil of Lönneberga, Karlsson-on- ...

, as Mio. Theatre, DNT *1992 ''ULV-ULV!'' (''Wolf-Wolf!''). Cabaret, Lompelandslaget *1991 '' Dear Jelena'' by Ludmila Razumovskaya, as Vitja, Det Norske Teatret *1991 ''

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'' as Toby, Det Norske Teatret *1990 ''

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'' Judas/Simon, Det Norske Teatret *1989 '' Blood Brothers'' as Mickey, Det Norske Teatret *1989 ''

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'' as Israel Hands. Musical,

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Oslo *1988 ''

'' as Montparnasse/Bamatabois/

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. Det Norske teatret *1987 '' Scrooge''. Theatre, Teaterverkstedet *1987 ''Skal de spise den her eller skal den pakkes inn?'' (''Eat it here or wrap it in?'') Cabaret, Lompelandslaget

Selected directing, writing, composing

*2016 ''Aladdin and His Magical Europe Refugee Tour 2016'' (Performer) and writer. Musical/physical comedy, C venues

*2016 ''La Boheme'' director. Ytterøya Bygdetun *2015 ''Luftforsvarets flyvende sirkus'' (''Airforce' Flying Circus'') co-librettist. Concert, Norwegian Airforce Band *2015 ''Lenge Leve Livet'' director and writer. Musical/physical theatre,

Oslo Nye Teater Oslo Nye Teater is a theater located in Oslo, Norway. The theater has its main stage in its own theater house at Rosenkrantz' gate 10. It is one of Norway's most visited theatres. Oslo Nye Teater AS is wholly owned by Oslo Municipality. His ...

*2015 ''EGO'' director, stand up show Nils Ingar Aadne iStage *2014 ''Sjøvett med Kruse Knallkul'' (''Safety at sea with Cruiser the Cool Cat'') director. 4 x short animation films, Animando /

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*2013-2014''Småtingsvalg 2013/2014'' co-writer. Cabaret *2012 ''Century Anniversary for Norwegian Flying'' co-librettist. Concert, Norwegian Airforce Band *2009 ''

'' (''

'') director. Film, Paradox Spillefilm A/S *2008-2010 ''Improvised concert for comedian and guitarist'', co-composer *2007 ''Det minner meg om Oslo 2'' co-director, co-composer, writer. Cabaret,

(Oslo New Theatre) *2006 ''Det minner meg om Oslo'' co-director, co-composer, writer. Cabaret, Oslo Nye Teater *2006 ''Lufta er for alle!'' (''Air is for all!'') co-librettist. Concert, Norwegian Airforce Band *2006 ''Ingen er så Moss'' director, writer, co-composer. Cabaret *2005 ''Kveiteprinsen'' (''The Halibut Prince'') co-librettist. Comic opera, Latter Oslo *2004 ''

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'' director, writer. Theatre, Kruttårnteatret *2001 ''

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'' voice director Norwegian version. Animated film, Disney *1998 ''Så langt i livet'' co-writer with De Gyngende Seismologer. Novel/satire autobiography,

Cappelen Cappelen is a Norwegian surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Cappelen (family), a distinguished Norwegian family * Andreas Zeier Cappelen (1915–2008), Norwegian jurist and politician * August Cappelen (1827–1852), Norwegian paint ...

*1994-2016 Written all his own stand up material. *1993-1997 ''Egentlig'' co-writer. TV satire, NRK *1992 ''ULV-ULV!'' director, co-writer. Cabaret, Lompelandslaget *1990 ''Sammen er vi huntonitt'' (''Together we are chipboard'') director, co-writer. Cabaret, Lompelandslaget *1987 ''Skal De spise de her...?'' (''Eat it here or wrap it in?'') director, co-writer. Cabaret, Lompelandslaget

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Engmark, Asleik 1965 births 2017 deaths Male actors from Oslo Norwegian male stage actors Norwegian male comedians Norwegian stand-up comedians Norwegian film directors Norwegian male television actors Norwegian male film actors Norwegian male voice actors