Terje Formoe

Terje Formoe (born 6 December 1949) is a Norwegian singer, songwriter, actor, playwright and author.

Background

Born in Fredrikstad, Norway, he was educated as a schoolteacher. In the 1970s he began making records of his music. He currently lives in Kristiansand.

He was the marketing and entertainment chief at Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park in the early 1980s. He became known for his song about the ape Julius, which appeared on his album of 1983.

In the 1990s he become well known for his plays about the pirate Captain Sabertooth, in which he also played the title role for several years.

He is the father of Janne Formoe, an actor and TV personality.

Music

1975: Beske ballader og blidgjort blues (Bitter Ballads and Beautiful Blues)

1980: Scenespill (Play on the Stage)

1983: Livet er toppen! (Life is Great)

1987: Til Donald (To Donald)

1992: Kaptein Sabeltann og skatten i Kjuttaviga (Captain Sabertooth and the Treasure in Kjuttaviga)

1993: Vår dyreverden (Our Animal Planet)

1993: Kjell Pell Pottitskrell