Eugène Bech

Biography

Bech was one of Norway's most experienced touring actors, making his debut in 1913 at Qværnstrøms company. Born in Oslo 1891, when the city was called Christiania, as son of barber Waldemar Bech and Anna Johansen. He worked with his father as a barber before becoming an actor. A versatile actor, at his best in comedy, but he also played in more dramatic roles. After being a touring actor for six years, he was employed by the theater in Trondheim, where he remained until 1927. Then at Falkbergets Theater for many years, a very popular touring theater. Norwegian film production was very small, which is why there were few roles for actors outside Oslo, Bech who was touring a lot, nevertheless played supporting roles in five films. In his last years he worked as a sales agent, and in 1961 he died in Oslo, near the age of 70.