August Schønemann (né Pettersen; 30 May 1891 – 18 February 1925) was a Norwegian singer, actor, and comedian. From the mid-1910s to his death in 1925, he was among the most popular entertainers in Norway. He was father of Aud Schønemann. August was born in

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. He made his staged debut at Østre Theater in 1906 and performed at various theatres over the years. He had his breakthrough in early 1915 with the song "Neutralitetsværnet" in the revue ''Futt'' at

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's Theatre Moderne. His most famous act was possibly a duet with

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, in a

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parody in the revue ''Uten en tråd''. He also starred in one film production, the four-reel comedy ''

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'' (1922), directed by Erling Eriksen. Schønemann died in February 1925 due to

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,https://nbl.snl.no/August_Schønemann Store Norske Leksikon: August Schønemann. Article written 2009. being at the height of his popularity, at the age of 33.

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1891 births 1925 deaths Entertainers from Oslo 20th-century Norwegian male singers 20th-century Norwegian male actors 20th-century Norwegian singers Norwegian male stage actors Norwegian male comedians Norwegian parodists {{Norway-actor-stub