Age, Biography and Wiki
Fredrik Friis was born on 2 April, 1923 in Sandefjord, is an A 20th-century norwegian male singer. Discover Fredrik Friis's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 85 years old?
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Talent Scout |
| Age |
85 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
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2 April 1923 |
| Birthday |
2 April |
| Birthplace |
Sandefjord |
| Date of death |
2008 |
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| Nationality |
Norway
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Fredrik Friis Height, Weight & Measurements
At 85 years old, Fredrik Friis height not available right now. We will update Fredrik Friis's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Fredrik Friis Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Fredrik Friis worth at the age of 85 years old? Fredrik Friis’s income source is mostly from being a successful singer. He is from Norway. We have estimated Fredrik Friis's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
singer |
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Timeline
Hans Fredrik Friis-Olsen, born 2 April 1923 in Sandefjord, Norway, died 15 March 2008, was one of Norway's first talent scouts, music managers and producers.
He was also a noted composer, lyricist and singer, producing more than 600 songs of his own.
Friis was one of the early pioneers in the Norwegian music business, even much underappreciated, discovering artists who would not only plague the national charts, but also seek International notoriety, at a time where Norway did not have any infrastructure, nor much plans for its music exportation.
But Nationally, Teddy Nelson, Eivind Løberg, Gluntan and Ivar Simastuen.
He bought a saxophone and started his first orchestra, Daisy Bell, in 1940.
Friis made his first appearance on radio December 7, 1946, and became famous in 1948 with the song "Swinging Baby", which was performed in a show from Store Studio in NRK.
He had his first appearance on Chat Noir in 1950 with Aud Schønemann, and the following year he was called by John Johanson in the record company Nera.
He made his recording debut in 1951.
Friis' musical career started with a local performance at home in Sandefjord when he was five years old.
Friis got a contract and made his debut in 1951 on the label Musica.
Later he also published records on Philips and Columbia.
His record production on his own counts twelve singles and three LPs, as well as an LP with Arnt Haugen.
Fredrik Friis has a large production of songs and lyrics behind him.
He has over 600 songs recorded in the base of TONO.
Fredrik Friis has made his mark on Norwegian popular music for more than 50 years.
In addition to his musical career, he has also worked as a welfare officer in the Navy and a social consultant in the Welfare Service for the merchant navy.
He was for many years a social consultant in the Armed Forces Command, where he had the central responsibility for the Armed Forces' economic social service and the crew's living and welfare supplement schemes.
At the age of 83, he entered the British chart list when British soul artist Lemar used the tune "Eventyrlandet" which Friis composed for child artist Eivind Løberg in the 1970s.
Lemar made the lyrics to Friis's tune under the name "It's Not That Easy".
The song lay eleven weeks on the chart list in the fall of 2006, reaching seventh place.
