Jo Nesbø

Crime writer, Author

1960 –

64

Who is Jo Nesbø?

Jo Nesbø is an Edgar Award nominated Norwegian author and musician. As of September 2008 more than 1.5 million copies of his novels have been sold in Norway, and his work has been translated into over 40 languages. Nesbø is primarily known for his crime novels about Inspector Harry Hole, but he is also the main vocalist and songwriter for the Norwegian rock band Di Derre. In 2007 Nesbø also released his first children's book, Doktor Proktors prumpepulver. The 2011 film Headhunters is based on Nesbø's novel Hodejegerne.

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Born
Mar 29, 1960
Oslo
Also known as
  • Jo Nesbo
  • Nesbø, Jo
Siblings
Children
Ethnicity
  • Norwegians
Nationality
  • Norway
Profession
Education
  • NHH

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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