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Einar Fagstad

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From theatre programme for Rolfs Revy 1931, performed in Stockholm 1931

Einar Fagstad (30 October 1899 in Lillehammer – 19 February 1961 in Göteborg) was a Norwegian–Swedish accordionist, singer, actor and composer. [1]

Fagstad began playing accordion aged four. He trained as a painter and studied at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry (1916–1917). He was employed as an accompanist from 1923 by Ernst Rolf who produced a series of musical revues. Fagstad made his film debut in 1929 under the direction of Gustaf Edgren (1895–1954) in Swedish movie Konstgjorda Svensson .[2] [3][4]

Fagstad was married to actress Gertie Löwenström (1898–1982). [5]

Film music

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Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ "Einar Fagstad". Norsk Kunstnerleksikon. 20 February 2017. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  2. ^ "Einar Fagstad". Svensk Filmdatabas. 30 October 1899. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  3. ^ "Ernst Rolf". Svensk Filmdatabas. 20 January 1891. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  4. ^ "Gustaf Edgren". Svensk Filmdatabas. April 1895. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
  5. ^ "Gertie Löweström". IMDb.com, Inc. Retrieved May 1, 2020.