Yngvar Numme

Yngvar Numme (born 1 October 1944 in Porsgrunn, Norway) is a Norwegian singer, actor, revue writer and director. He is particularly known for his central role in the show group Dizzie Tunes for about forty years, one of the most successful ensembles in Norwegian entertainment.[1][2] He was awarded the Leonard Statuette in 1990, and Dizzie Tunes received the same award in 1993.[1]

Yngvar Numme
The Dizzie Tunes; Numme third from left, with Grethe Kausland
Born (1944-10-01) 1 October 1944
Porsgrunn, Norway
NationalityNorwegian
Occupationsinger, actor, revue writer and director
Known forLeader of the show group Dizzie Tunes for about forty years
ChildrenThomas Numme
AwardsLeonard Statuette (1990)[1]
King's Medal of Merit in gold (2002)[1]

He also voiced in the animated film, "Løvenes Konge" (Norwegian version of The Lion King) and voiced for The Chronicler in the Norwegian dub for The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon video game released in 2008. Numme is also father to Thomas Numme.

References
  1. Larsen, Svend Erik Løken. "Yngvar Numme". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 12 April 2010.
  2. Henriksen, Petter (ed.). "Yngvar Numme". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 12 April 2010.


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