Olav Viksmo-Slettan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Olav Viksmo-Slettan

Norwegian journalist

Date of Birth: 27-Apr-1965

Place of Birth: Tolga, Hedmark, Norway

Profession: television producer, journalist

Nationality: Norway

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Olav Viksmo-Slettan (born 27 April 1965 in Tolga) is a Norwegian radio and television reporter for the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation. Starting his radio career for Radio Vest, he later worked as program director for the television series Reparatørene and Sommer-Lørdag, as well as presenter and reporter for the radio programs Reiseradioen and Nitimen.
In 2000, together with Børge Ousland, he was one of the first persons to live broadcast a North Pole-expedition.
From 2010 and onwards, he function as NRK's commentator for the international music competition Eurovision Song Contest. In addition to working in the media, Viksmo-Slettan is also an author, and has written several books.