
Knut Risan
ActingAbout Knut Risan
Knut Risan (19 February 1930 – 1 February 2011) was a Norwegian actor. He was born in Trondheim, and made his stage debut at Nationaltheatret in 1956. He was employed here until 1998, and had guest appearances at the Norwegian National Opera, Den Nationale Scene and Riksteatret.[1] He is remembered for his roles in Reisen til julestjernen and for the voiceover in Tři oříšky pro Popelku, shown every Christmas in Norway. He was a prolific voice actor, and did many Norwegian dubs of Disney films. He voiced Mr. Snoops in the dub of The Rescuers, Happy in the 1994 dub of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937 film), the title character in the dub of Robin Hood (1973 film), Basil of Baker Street in the dub of The Great Mouse Detective, King Triton in the dub of The Little Mermaid (1989 film) and Tod in the dub of The Fox and the Hound. He was married to Astrid Folstad. Description above from the Wikipedia article Knut Risan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Knut Risan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Knut Risan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 13 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Knut Risan's work falls within the Family genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 8% of Knut Risan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Christmas at Cobbler's Street, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Knut Risan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Knut Risan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Knut Risan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Gråtass - Forviklinger på gården | Forteller (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Gråtass - En annerledes jul | Forteller (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Gråtass - Skraphandlerne kommer tilbake | Forteller (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Den lille traktoren Gråtass | Forteller (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Christmas at Cobbler's Street | Blomsterhandler Rosengren | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Journey to the Christmas Star | Kongen | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | Oslofilm: Friluftsskulpturer i Oslo | Narrator (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | A Doll's House | Torvald Helmer | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Nattmagasinet | Golfspilleren | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Møte med "Pæra" | Poker Player | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Sønner av Norge | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Oslofilm: Kunstnerforeningen 100 år | (himself) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1960 | Venner | Journalist i butikken | Average | Similar → |
Knut Risan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Knut Risan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Knut Risan is "Christmas at Cobbler's Street" with a rating of 7.1/10.
How many movies has Knut Risan acted in?
Knut Risan has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Knut Risan?
Other notable films include "Journey to the Christmas Star", "A Doll's House", and "Møte med "Pæra"".



