Lauritz Johnson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Lauritz Johnson

writer

Date of Birth: 21-Sep-1906

Place of Birth: Færder, Vestfold, Norway

Date of Death: 07-Feb-1992

Profession: writer, children's writer

Nationality: Norway

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Lauritz Johnson (September 21, 1906 – February 7, 1992) was a Norwegian novelist, children's writer, and radio and television host.
He was born in Nøtterøy, and was the grandson of Gisle Johnson.
Nicknamed "Uncle Lauritz", he primarily worked on children's shows, eventually heading the children- and youth department of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation.
He published the novels Mens vi venter from 1934 and Verden det er meg from 1945.