Knut Erik Jensen (born 8 October 1940 in Honningsvåg, Finnmark) is a Norwegian film director, best known for his documentary Cool and Crazy.

After studying French, Russian and history, Jensen attended the London Film School.

Jensen has also directed three feature films: Stella Polaris (1993), Burnt by Frost (1997) and Passing Darkness (2000).

In 2008 Jensen was made a Knight, First Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St.

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