Distinguished Norwegian character actor, renowned for his sonorous voice, has made a profound impact in the world of classical theatre, frequently lending his voice to radio broadcasts of poems and novels.
His illustrious career on stage began in 1930 with a debut performance in Bergen, Norway, subsequently leading to numerous leading roles in Norway and Sweden. He has had the privilege of portraying iconic characters in the plays of Ibsen and Shakespeare, including Werle in "The Wild Duck", and the title roles in "Hamlet" and "King Lear".
For his captivating portrayal of Marquis de Sade in "Marat", a production of Peter Weiss, Løkkeberg was awarded the prestigious Norwegian theater-critics award in 1967.
Some of his most memorable film roles include Tornkvist in Skouen's "Herren og hans tjenere" (1959),William in Müller's "De ukjentes marked" (1968),and the priest in Skouen's "An-Magritt" (1969).
Løkkeberg's personal life was marked by a strong sense of family, being the father of director Pål Løkkeberg (1934-1998) and the brother of the celebrated actress Tore Segelcke (1901-1979).
