Leonard Statuette

Leonardstatuetten (Leonard Statuette) is a prize awarded by the Norwegian Comedy Writers' Association.[1] The award is named after revue instructor, composer and director Einar Leonard Schanke (1927–1992), who was one of Norway's most important revue personalities.[2] The prize is regarded the highest distinction in Norwegian revue.[3] Awarded from 1968 to 2013, the statuette was given to persons with a significant and lasting importance to Norway's entertainment industry.[1] The statuette was again awarded in 2019, when Eldar Vågan was the recipient.[4]

  1. ^ a b Bolstad, Erik, ed. (18 December 2019). "Leonardstatuetten". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 16 April 2021.
  2. ^ Larsen, Svend Erik Løken. "Einar Schanke". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
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  4. ^ "Ærespris til Eldar Vågan". vg.no (in Norwegian). 20 December 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2021.