Erik Bye

Norwegian broadcaster, actor and musician (1926–2004)
Person human Q1769878
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Erik Bye

Summary

Erik Bye is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brooklyn[2]. He was born on March 1, 1926[3]. He died in Asker[4]. He died on October 13, 2004[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], ballad singer[7], actor[8], poet[9], and recording artist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Brooklyn[2], Erik Bye…
  • Erik Bye passed away in Asker[4].
  • Erik Bye was born on March 1, 1926[3].
  • Erik Bye died on October 13, 2004[5].
  • Erik Bye is buried at Asker kirkegård[12].
  • Erik Bye's father was Erik Ole Bye[13].
  • Among Erik Bye's spouses was Tove Bye[14].
  • Erik Bye held citizenship in Norway[15].
  • Erik Bye's professions included journalist[6].
  • Erik Bye worked as a ballad singer[7].
  • Erik Bye worked as an actor[8].
  • Erik Bye's professions included poet[9].
  • Erik Bye worked as a recording artist[10].
  • Erik Bye's professions included television presenter[16].
  • Erik Bye was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[17].
  • Erik Bye received the Spellemann Award for male artist of the year[18].
  • Erik Bye received the Cappelen Prize[19].
  • Erik Bye received the Q17748327[20].
  • Erik Bye received the Fritt Ord Award[21].
  • Erik Bye received the Q18643271[22].
  • Erik Bye received the Arts Council Norway Honorary Award[23].
  • Erik Bye is recorded as male[24].
  • Erik Bye's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Erik Bye's genre is visa[26].
  • Erik Bye's record label is recorded as Kirkelig Kulturverksted[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Brooklyn[2], Erik Bye… he was born on March 1, 1926[3]. His father was Erik Ole Bye[13].

Education

Erik Bye's education included a stint at University of Wisconsin–Madison[17]. He earned the academic degree of Master of Arts[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], ballad singer[7], actor[8], poet[9], recording artist[10], and television presenter[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Spellemann Award for male artist of the year[18]; Cappelen Prize[19], a literary award[29], in Norway[30], founded in 1979[31]; Q17748327[20], a cultural prize[32], in Norway[33]; Fritt Ord Award[21], an award[34], in Norway[35], founded in 1976[36]; Q18643271[22], an award[37], in Norway[38], founded in 1988[39]; and Arts Council Norway Honorary Award[23], a cultural prize[40], in Norway[41], founded in 1968[42].

Personal Life

Among Erik Bye's spouses was Tove Bye[14].

Death and Burial

Erik Bye died on October 13, 2004[5]. He passed away in Asker[4]. The cause of death was cancer[43]. Burial took place at Asker kirkegård[12].

Why It Matters

Erik Bye has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Erik Bye born?

Erik Bye was born in Brooklyn[2].

Where did Erik Bye die?

Erik Bye passed away in Asker[4].

Who were Erik Bye's parents?

Erik Bye's father was Erik Ole Bye[13].

Who was Erik Bye married to?

Erik Bye's spouses include Tove Bye[14].

What did Erik Bye do for work?

Erik Bye worked as journalist[6], ballad singer[7], actor[8], poet[9], and recording artist[10].

Where did Erik Bye go to school?

Erik Bye was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[17].

What awards did Erik Bye receive?

Honors received include Spellemann Award for male artist of the year[18], Cappelen Prize[19], Q17748327[20], and Fritt Ord Award[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Carnegie Hall linked open data. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Norwegian Authority File: Persons and Corporate Bodies. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [26] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [43] . wikidata.org.
  25. [28] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . articles.boston.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · KaZoria · 2026-05-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation journalist, ballad singer, actor +4
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    Country of citizenship Norway
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    Record label Kirkelig Kulturverksted, Philips Records
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