Jens Holstad (January 30, 1889 – October 6, 1961) was a Norwegian actor. Holstad was born in

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(now Oslo), and he made his stage debut in 1906 at the

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. He made his film debut in 1912 in Adam Eriksen's film ''

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''. He was most active in the 1930s and 1940s, and he appeared in a total of twelve film roles, with his last in '' Ti gutter og en gjente'' in 1944. Alongside films, Holstad was also active in theater, where he was involved with the New Theater from the 1920s to the 1950s. He also performed at the National Theater in Oslo. Holstad also recorded gramophone records.

Filmography

* 1912: ''

'' * 1926: '' Baldevins bryllup'' as Hoppe, a carpenter * 1932: '' Lalla vinner!'' as Jonassen, a tent operator at the Tivoli amusement park * 1935: ''

Du har lovet mig en kone! ''Du har lovet mig en kone!'' () is a 1935 Norwegian comedy film written by Tancred Ibsen, and co-directed by Ibsen and Einar Sissener, starring Sissener, Randi Brænne Randi Brænne (26 May 1911 – 1 June 2004) was a Norwegian actress. ...

'' as the passenger * 1936: ''

Vi bygger landet ''Vi bygger landet'' (We Build the Country) is a Norwegian film from 1936, directed by Olav Dalgard. The film is a so-called "workers' film" that was created on behalf of the Workers' Educational Association (, AOF) to motivate voters in the citi ...

'' as Larsen * 1937: ''

By og land hand i hand ''By og land hand i hand'' (Town and Country Hand in Hand) is a 1937 Norway, Norwegian drama film written and directed by Olav Dalgard, starring Hans Bille and Lars Tvinde. The film was made by the Norwegian Labour Party for the 1937 Norwegian loc ...

'' as Larsen * 1939: '' Gjest Baardsen'' as an officer * 1940: ''

Tørres Snørtevold ''Tørres Snørtevold'' is a 1940 Norwegian comedy film directed by Tancred Ibsen. It starred Alfred Maurstad, Folkman Schaanning and Anton Jessen and was based on the 1891 novel ''Jacob'' by Alexander Kielland Alexander Lange Kielland (; ...

'' as Halvor * 1941: ''

Kjærlighet og vennskap ''Kjærlighet og vennskap'' is a 1941 Norwegian film directed by Leif Sinding and starring Sonja Wigert, Georg Løkkeberg, and Per Aabel. The film was produced at A/S Merkur-Film and features music by Jolly Kramer-Johansen. Cast *Sonja Wigert ...

'' as a caretaker * 1941: ''

Hansen og Hansen ''Hansen og Hansen'' (Hansen and Hansen) is a Norway, Norwegian film from 1941. It was directed by Alfred Maurstad. The main roles were played by Liv Bredal and Carsten Winger. The film is based on Finn Bø's play ''Konge for en natt'' (King for ...

'' as Dingstad * 1941: '' Gullfjellet'' as Mons Listerud * 1944: '' Ti gutter og en gjente'' as a music dealer

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