Arthur Omre (17 December 1887, in Brunlanes – 16 August 1967) was a Norwegian novelist and writer of short stories.

With a background as sailor, journalist, constructor in the United States, engineer in Oslo, businessman and entrepreneur, he went bankrupt in 1922.

From then on he initiated a criminal career, and made a living from liquor smuggling, swindle and theft, also spending long periods in prison.

[1] Following release from jail in 1935, Omre made his literary début with the novel Smuglere (Smugglers).

[2] In 1939 he wrote the novel Intermesso, in 1940 Det onde øie, in 1941 Harmoni, and in 1942 Mysterium i Rolvsøy.