He was hired in Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) in 1975 as local correspondent in Steinkjer Municipality, advancing to district director in Nord-Trøndelag in 1983. From 1989 he became known as a program presenter, in 500 editions of the radio show Nitimen as well as the radio show Sølvsuper, the television programs 5-på, Da Capo, Har det på tunga, Rundt et flygel and Gjensynet.[1][2][3]
He was married and had four daughters. He suffered from a heart condition, and died in February 2012.[1][2]