Agnete Haaland

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Agnete Haaland
Born (1960-03-10) 10 March 1960 (age 64)
Bergen, Norway
NationalityNorwegian
Occupation(s)actress, organizational leader and theatre director
Known for
Parent Anne Gullestad
Relatives Arild Haaland (uncle)

Agnete Gullestad Haaland (born 10 March 1960) is a Norwegian stage and film actress, organizational leader and theatre director.

She was born in Bergen, and is a daughter of actress Anne Gullestad.

From 2000 to 2011 she chaired the Norwegian Actors' Equity Association. She was appointed theatre director at the Bergen theatre Den Nationale Scene from 2012. [1]

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References

  1. Bolstad, Erik (ed.). "Agnete Gullestad Haaland". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 27 July 2017.
Trade union offices
Preceded by President of the International Federation of Actors
20082012
Succeeded by
Ferne Downey
Cultural offices
Preceded by Director of the Den Nationale Scene
2012–present
Incumbent