Jon Almaas (born 28 August 1967) is a Norwegian TV-host and actor, best known from the weekly comedy Nytt på nytt which he hosted for 17 years.[1][2]
Jon Almaas | |
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| Born | 29 August 1967 |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Education | Oslo Waldorf School |
| Known for | TV presenter and author |
| Spouse | Ellen Christin Heider |
| Children | 2 |
Career
Almaas got his start on TV3, before moving to the NRK in 1994. Although he initially worked as a producer for the NRK, he would eventually become a household name through hosting the popular show Nytt på Nytt, the Norwegian adaptation of Have I Got News For You. Almaas hosted Nytt på Nytt from its beginning in 1999 until December 2016, when he left NRK.[3] He was replaced by Bård Tufte Johansen, a comedian.
Almaas has also published three books, Slik blir du husets herre (English: This Is How You Become the Master of the House) (2002), Bare så du vet det (English: Just So You Know) (2004) and Den store norske TV-boka: Alt du ikke visste om norske TV-kjendiser (og litt til) (English: The Large Norwegian Television Book: Everything You Didn't Know about Norwegian Television Stars (and a Little Bit More)) (2006).[4]
Private life
Almaas is married to Ellen Christin Heider (a doctor[5]), and they have 2 children together.[6] His sister, Astrid Nylander Almaas, is a physician and panelist on the TV-show Hva feiler det deg? [What's wrong with you?).[7]
Television appearances
| Year | Title | Network | Notes/Air Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Penger på spill | NRK | |
| 1996–2016 | Nytt på nytt | NRK | Host |
| 2002; 2005 | Først & sist | NRK | Guest |
| 2006 | Senkveld med Thomas og Harald | TV2 | Guest |
| 2010 | Himmelblå | NRK | Episode 3.7 |
| 2011 | Hvem tror du at du er? | NRK | |
| 2011 | Åse Tonight | NRK | Episode: Åse går i bakken |
| 2012 | Hellstrøm inviterer | TV3 | Competitor |
| 2012 | Brille | TVNorge | Panelist |
| 2012 | Lindmo | NRK | Guest |
| 2013 | 70-talls-feministene | NRK | |
| 2013–present | Side om side | NRK | 51 episodes. Role: Christian Kopperud |
| 2014–2015 | Over hekken | NRK | 10 episodes. Role: Christian Kopperud |
| 2017–present | Praktisk info med Jon Almaas | TVNorge | Host |
| 2018 | Huskestue | TV2 | Competitor |
Awards
| Year | Award | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Riksmålforbundets Lytterpris | Nytt på nytt | Won | [9] |
| 2002 | Gullruten for Best Male Television Presenter | Won | [10] | |
| 2003 | Won | [11] | ||
| 2011 | Won | [12] |
Bibliography
- Slik blir du husets herre (2002), ISBN 9788248902492
- Bare så du vet det (2003), ISBN 9788248904373
- Den store norske TV-boka - alt du ikke visste om norske TV-kjendiser (og litt til) (2006), ISBN 9788248906315