Rolf Kirkvaag

Norwegian journalist and television- and radio host (1920–2003)
Person human Q7360753
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Rolf Kirkvaag

Summary

Rolf Kirkvaag is a human[1]. His place of birth was Christiania[2]. He was born on September 20, 1920[3]. He passed away in Oslo[4]. He died on January 24, 2003[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], radio personality[7], television presenter[8], sports official[9], and director[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Rolf Kirkvaag was born in Christiania[2].
  • Rolf Kirkvaag died in Oslo[4].
  • Rolf Kirkvaag was born on September 20, 1920[3].
  • Rolf Kirkvaag died on January 24, 2003[5].
  • Rolf Kirkvaag's father was Q140961191[12].
  • A child of Rolf Kirkvaag was Trond Kirkvaag[13].
  • A child of Rolf Kirkvaag was Rolf Kirkvaag Jr.[14].
  • Rolf Kirkvaag held citizenship in Norway[15].
  • Rolf Kirkvaag worked as a journalist[6].
  • Rolf Kirkvaag's professions included radio personality[7].
  • Rolf Kirkvaag worked as a television presenter[8].
  • Rolf Kirkvaag's professions included sports official[9].
  • Rolf Kirkvaag worked as a director[10].
  • Rolf Kirkvaag worked as a comedian[16].
  • Rolf Kirkvaag received the Norwegian radio listeners' Society's prize[17].
  • Rolf Kirkvaag is recorded as male[18].
  • Rolf Kirkvaag's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Rolf Kirkvaag's Commons category is recorded as Rolf Kirkvaag[20].
  • Rolf Kirkvaag's family name is recorded as Kirkvaag[21].
  • Rolf Kirkvaag's given name is recorded as Rolf[22].
  • Rolf Kirkvaag's given name is recorded as Wilhelm[23].
  • Rolf Kirkvaag's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[24].
  • Rolf Kirkvaag's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'nb', 'text': 'Rolf Wilhelm Kirkvaag'}[25].
  • Rolf Kirkvaag's sibling is recorded as Kaare Kirkevaag[26].
  • Rolf Kirkvaag's P14750 is recorded as EB21-7A6F-AE0B-A845-E60B[27].

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Origins and Family

Rolf Kirkvaag's place of birth was Christiania[2]. He was born on September 20, 1920[3]. His father was Q140961191[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], radio personality[7], television presenter[8], sports official[9], director[10], and comedian[16].

Recognition

Rolf Kirkvaag received the Norwegian radio listeners' Society's prize[17].

Personal Life

Children include Trond Kirkvaag[13], an actor[28], 1946–2007[29], of Norway[30], awarded the Solprisen[31] and Rolf Kirkvaag Jr.[14], an actor[32], b. 1948[33], of Norway[34].

Death and Burial

Rolf Kirkvaag died on January 24, 2003[5]. He died in Oslo[4].

Why It Matters

Rolf Kirkvaag ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

FAQs

Where was Rolf Kirkvaag born?

Rolf Kirkvaag was born in Christiania[2].

Where did Rolf Kirkvaag die?

Rolf Kirkvaag passed away in Oslo[4].

Who were Rolf Kirkvaag's parents?

Rolf Kirkvaag's father was Q140961191[12].

What did Rolf Kirkvaag do for work?

Rolf Kirkvaag worked as journalist[6], radio personality[7], television presenter[8], sports official[9], and director[10].

What awards did Rolf Kirkvaag receive?

Honors received include Norwegian radio listeners' Society's prize[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 4h ago · Einar Myre · 2026-10-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father → Q140961191
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'commons', 'en', 'nn', 'no', 'sv']
    Claims rich → —
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P22]]: [[Q140961191]]"
  2. 7w ago · Trivialist · 2026-08-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → Norwegian radio listeners' Society's prize
    Sex or gender → male
    Child → Trond Kirkvaag, Rolf Kirkvaag Jr.
    Citizenship → —
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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