Jahn Teigen (born 27 September 1949) is a Norwegian singer, musician and comedian. He represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest four times, in 1978, 1982 and 1983. His given name was Jan, he added the silent H later. Since October 2006 he has spent most of his time living in Sweden. In May 2011, he received a knighthood from H. M. King Harald V.
Esther Jahnsen, Arne Teigen, Det vakreste som fins, Min første kjærlighet, Optimist
Siblings
Viggo Teigen
Music Groups
Prima Vera, Popol Ace, Det vakreste som fins, Min første kjærlighet, Optimist
Movies
Prima Vera uten en rød tråd
Star Sign
Libra
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Fact
1
When visiting London with his rock group Popul Vuh in 1975, he was approached by the rock group Genesis who needed a new lead singer after Peter Gabriel left for a solo career. Teigen said no, and as history goes, drummer Phil Collins took his place.
2
He had success in the 1980's as a musican. He was a member of a rather crazy entertainer/music group called "Prima Vera" until 1984. He had some success together with his wife "Anita Skorgan" afther that. He had a "down" period in the early 1990's. He got divorced and his musical carriere was close to nothing. He made a small comeback in the late 1990's though, -as a host for a music program called "Stjerner i Sikte", to name some of his latest achievements. He have a daughter with his ex-wife.
3
Is one of Norways most famous artists. He's a musican, an entertainer and a comedian.
4
He became famous after his participation in "Eurosong" for the first time in 1978 with the song "Mil etter mil". He became last in the contest. He tried again in a duet with his girlfriend in 1982 and 1983. He got a better place with these two attempt though, but he will always be known as the artist who got 0 point in "Eurosong".
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Prima Vera uten en rød tråd
1981
Video
Guggen - Du store gauda
2002
Short voice
Prima Vera (a)live
2001
Video
Melodi grand prix
1992
TV Movie
Host
Walter & Carlo i Amerika
1989
KGB Agent
Enkel resa
1988
Arne
Midt i smørøyet
1987
TV Series
Programleder (1987-)
Prima Veras saga om Olav den hellige
1983
Olav Haraldsson
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Idol - Jakten på en superstjerne
2003
TV Series writer - 1 episode
A Song for Eurotrash
1998
TV Movie documentary performer: "Mil Etter Mil"
The Eurovision Song Contest
1978
TV Special performer: "Mil etter mil"
Composer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Prima Veras saga om Olav den hellige
1983
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Twist & Shout
2006
TV Series
Himself
Melodi grand prix
2005
TV Movie
Himself
Congratulations: 50 Years Eurovision Song Contest
2005
TV Movie
Himself - Norwegian Commentator (voice)
Nettopp nå
2004
TV Series
Himself
Store studio
2004
TV Series
Himself
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
2002
TV Series
Himself - Mystery Guest
Dagen, den er din!
2001
TV Series
Himself
Lenge leve livet
2001
TV Movie documentary
Beat for Beat
2001
TV Series
Himself
Så ska det låta
2000
TV Series
Himself
Den store klassefesten
2000
TV Series
Himself
Først & sist
1999-2000
TV Series
Himself
XLTV
1999
TV Series
Himself
A Song for Eurotrash
1998
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Karl & Co
1998
TV Series
Himself
Stjerner i sikte
1997
TV Series
Himself - (Host)
Melodi grand prix
1996
TV Movie
Himself
Melodi grand prix
1994
TV Movie
Himself
Melodi grand prix
1993
TV Movie
Himself
The Eurovision Song Contest
1991
TV Special
Himself - Norwegian Commentator (voice)
Melodi grand prix
1990
TV Movie
Himself
Mat og Mat
1990
Video documentary short
Melodi grand prix
1989
TV Movie
Himself
Melodi grand prix
1988
TV Movie
Himself
Melodi grand prix
1983
TV Movie
Himself
The Eurovision Song Contest
1983
TV Special
Himself - Norwegian Entry: 9th Place
Melodi grand prix
1982
TV Movie
Himself
The Eurovision Song Contest
1982
TV Special
Himself - Norwegian Entry: 12th Place
Melodi grand prix
1980
TV Movie
Himself
Arena
1980
TV Series documentary
Himself
Melodi grand prix
1978
TV Movie
Himself
The Eurovision Song Contest
1978
TV Special
Himself - Norwegian Entry: 20th Place
Melodi grand prix
1976
TV Movie
Himself
Melodi grand prix
1975
TV Movie
Himself
Melodi grand prix
1974
TV Movie
Himself
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Secret History of Eurovision
2011
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Tour d'Eurovision
2005
TV Movie
Himself - Norwegian Entry
Not Another Eurovision Song Contest
2002
TV Short
Himself (uncredited)
Known for movies
Stjerner i sikte (1997) as Himself - (Host)
Melodi grand prix (1983) as Himself
Melodi grand prix (1982) as Himself
Prima Veras saga om Olav den hellige (1983) as Olav Haraldsson
$6 Million
