Einar Fagstad

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

Einar Fagstad (30 October 1899 – 19 February 1961) was a Norwegian–Swedish accordionist, singer, actor and composer.

Fagstad was born in Lillehammer and began playing the accordion at the age of 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 .

Fagstad was married to actress Gertie Löwenström (1898–1982). He died in Gothenburg.

Film music

Selected filmography

References

  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.