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John M. Jacobsen
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Born
December 27
,
1944
·
Oslo, Norway
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John M. Jacobsen was born on December 27, 1944 in Oslo, Norway. He is a producer and director, known for
Max Manus: Man of War (2008)
,
Troll Hunter (2010)
and
Børning (2014)
.
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The first Norwegian to produce a Hollywood-production: 1996's "Head Above Water" with Cameron Diaz and Harvey Keitel.
Is regarded as the most successful producer in Norwegian film history.
Monty Python-member
Terry Jones
is one of his friends (they got to know each other after Jacobsen started importing Monty Python-movies to Norway).
Made Commander of the Order of St.Olav by the King of Norway in 2008 for his work on behalf of the Norwegian Film Industry.
Awarded an Honorary Aamot Award by the Norwegian Film and Cinema Association 1988.
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