Nils Reidar Utsi (22 July 1943 – 1 January 2019) was a Norwegian Sámi actor, stage director and film director.
Nils Reidar Utsi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 July 1943 |
| Died | 1 January 2019 (aged 75) |
| Nationality | Norwegian Sámi |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Film and stage director |
Biography edit
He worked for the theatres Den Nationale Scene in Bergen, Hålogaland Teater, which he also cofounded, and Beaivváš Sámi Našunálateáhter, where he staged his first play, an adaptation of Stones in His Pockets.[1] He co-directed the television series Ante from 1975, and also participated as actor. The series treated the situation of indigenous peoples through the Sami boy "Ante", and was sold to 23 different countries.[2]
Utsi played the character Raste in the 1987 Nils Gaup awarded film Ofelaš (Pathfinder).
Utsi died on 1 January 2019, at the age of 75.[3]
Filmography edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Under en steinhimmel | Byorginalen | |
| 1976 | Ante | Ante's father | |
| 1980 | Svart hav | Sønnen | |
| 1980 | La elva leve! | Ole Raino | |
| 1983 | Jon | Raineri - fisherman | |
| 1986 | Nattseilere | Karel | |
| 1987 | Pathfinder | Raste | |
| 2003 | Bázo | Birger | |
| 2008 | The Kautokeino Rebellion | Clemet | |
| 2009 | Jernanger | Ivar | |
| 2010 | Robert Mitchum est mort | Sarrineff | |
| 2012 | Dunderland | Ailo | |
| 2014 | Skumringslandet | Finnjerv | |
| 2017 | The 12th Man | Eldre Same | |
| 2019 | Askeladden - I Soria Moria slott | Sea Dog | (final film role) |
References edit
- ^ Arntzen, Knut Ove. "Nils Utsi". In Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- ^ Bakke, Sven Ove; Hobbelstad, Inger Merete; Kvalshaug, Vidar; Nilsen, Morten Ståle (2012). Norske klassikere. Bøker, filmer, musikk, radio og TV fra 1945 til i dag (in Norwegian). Oslo: Spartacus. p. 159. ISBN 978-82-430-0560-0.
- ^ "Skuespilleren Nils R. Utsi kjent fra Veiviser-filmen er død". nrk.no (in Norwegian). 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
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