Ola Isene

Ola Isene (2 June 1898 – 6 May 1973) was a Norwegian opera singer (baritone) and actor.

His operatic roles were varied, among them Beckmesser in Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Scarpia in Tosca, and Amonasro in Aïda – most of them at the Nationaltheatret, which at the time had opera on its programme.

He took part in many tours and also appeared in operettas, including as Schubert in Jomfruburet.

Isene also played the title role in the three criminal radio plays Inspektør Scott på farten by John P. Wynn, which were broadcast by Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation radio in 1960 and 1961.

His brother Torbjørn was a great-grandfather to discus thrower Ola Stunes Isene.