Halfdan Hegtun

Halfdan Hegtun (8 October 1918 – 25 December 2012)[1] was a Norwegian radio personality, comedian and writer, former politician for the Liberal Party and later the Liberal People's Party.

Hegtun was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Akershus in 1965, and was re-elected on one occasion.

During his second term, in December 1972, Hegtun joined the Liberal People's Party which split from the Liberal Party over disagreements of Norway's proposed entry to the European Economic Community.

Hegtun was a member of Akershus county council during the terms 1983–1987 and 1987–1991, and was later involved in local politics in Bærum.

Hegtun became known for the popular figure Even Brattbakken, through vocal performances and writings.