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Morten Harket

Morten Harket

Actor · Born 1959-09-14 · Kongsberg, Norway

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Biography

Morten Harket (born 14 September 1959) is a Norwegian singer who is the lead vocalist of the synth-pop band A-ha. A-ha has released 11 studio albums as of 2024, and topped the charts internationally with their hit "Take On Me" in 1985. Harket has also released six solo albums. Before joining A-ha in 1982, Harket appeared on the Oslo club scene as the singer for blues outfit Souldier Blue. Harket was named a Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav by King Harald for his services to Norwegian music and his international success. The son of Reidar, a chief physician at a hospital, and Henny, an economics teacher, and brother to Gunvald, Håkon, Ingunn and Kjetil, Morten grew up in Asker in southern Norway. His early musical influences included Uriah Heep, Jimi Hendrix, Queen, Johnny Cash, Simon and Garfunkel, David Bowie, and James Brown. Morten's father had contemplated becoming a classical pianist; Morten also took piano lessons for a while but lacked the discipline to practice. At the age of 4, he started writing music and playing piano. The trio, comprising lead vocalist Harket, guitarist Paul Waaktaar-Savoy (Pål Waaktaar until his marriage in 1994), and keyboardist Magne F…

Movies & TV Shows

  1. a-ha: The Movie (2021) — Self
  2. Eurovision Song Contest (1956) — Self - Presenter
  3. a-ha: Ending on a High Note - The Final Concert (2011) — Self - a-ha
  4. TV total (1999) — Self
  5. Germany's Next Topmodel (2006) — Self - Show Act
  6. Kamilla and the Thief 2 (1989) — Christoffer
  7. Kamilla and the Thief (1988) — Christoffer
  8. Skavlan (2009) — Self - Guest
  9. a-ha: MTV Unplugged - Summer Solstice (2017) — Self
  10. V Graham Norton (2002) — Self
  11. The Child Wanderers (2010) — Gypsy Caravan Driver
  12. Sacrée soirée (1987) — Self - a-ha
  13. a-ha: Live at Vallhall - Homecoming (2001) — Self
  14. a-ha: Headlines and Deadlines (1999) — Self
  15. The History of Norwegian Rock Music (2004)
  16. Scorpions: MTV Unplugged in Athens (2013) — Self - Vocals
  17. Die ultimative Chartshow (2003) — Self
  18. The A-Z of Eurovision (2020) — Self - Presenter (archive footage)
  19. Slå på ring (2001)
  20. a-ha: True North (2022) — Self
  21. a-ha | Live in South America 1993 (1993) — Self
  22. ZIBB (2003) — Self
  23. Die Scorpions Story - 40 Jahre Weltstars (2013) — Self
  24. a-ha | Video Collection (1984-2010) Vol.2 (2011) — Self (archive footage)
  25. a-ha | BBC Radio 2 In Concert (2016) — Self
  26. Homeland (2015) — Self
  27. a-ha | SWR3 New Pop Festival 2009 (2009) — Self
  28. a-ha | Video Collection (1984-2010) Vol.1 (2011) — Self (archive footage)
  29. Simple Minds & a-ha in Concert: Engers Castle in Neuwied, Germany (2009) — Self - a-ha
  30. a-ha | Hunting High And Low (1985) — Self
  31. a-ha | East Of The Sun West Of The Moon (1990) — Self
  32. O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar (2009) — Self (archive footage)
  33. Historisk film om Dyreparken | Den levende Parken (2006) — Self (archive footage)
  34. All Star Mr & Mrs (2008) — Self
  35. Ta sjansen (1983)