Vigdis Hjorth, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Vigdis Hjorth

Norwegian author

Date of Birth: 19-Jul-1959

Place of Birth: Oslo, Eastern Norway, Norway

Profession: screenwriter, writer, radio personality

Nationality: Norway

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Vigdis Hjorth (born 19 July 1959) is a Norwegian novelist.
She grew up in Oslo, and has studied philosophy, literature and political science.
In 1983, she published her first novel, the children's book Pelle-Ragnar i den gule gården for which she received Norsk kulturråd's debut award.
Her first book for an adult audience was Drama med Hilde (1987).
Om bare from 2001 is considered her most important novel, and a roman à clef.
She has mentioned Dag Solstad, Bertold Brecht and Louis-Ferdinand Céline as important literary influences.
Hjorth has three children and lives in Asker.