List of Famous people born in Rogaland, Norway
Jens Zetlitz Monrad Kielland
Jens Zetlitz Monrad Kielland was a Norwegian architect, professor and author.
Bent Høie
Bent Høie is a Norwegian politician from the Conservative Party who has been Minister of Health and Care Services since 2013. He is a representative of Rogaland in the Storting and was first elected in 2001.
Kjetil Trædal Thorsen
Kjetil Trædal Thorsen is a Norwegian architect. In 1987, he co-founded the architecture firm Snøhetta.
Silje Vige
Silje Vige is a Norwegian singer from Jørpeland outside Stavanger.
Jostein Grindhaug
Jostein Grindhaug is a Norwegian football coach and former player. Hailing from Åkrehamn, he spent most of his active career with FK Haugesund.
Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjå
Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesjå is a Norwegian cross-country and marathon mountain biker. She won the women's cross-country gold medal at the 2004 Olympic Games and is a multiple World Champion. She has won six World Championships and six European championships. Dahle has also won four UCI World Cup XC in a row. She was on the start list of 2018 Cross Country European Championships.
Tore Renberg
Tore Renberg is an award-winning, bestselling Norwegian writer. He is the author of many books within many genres, including novels, short-stories and children's books, as well as writing for film and stage. His work has been translated into many languages. He has two children named Petra and Allan.
Rolf Skår
Rolf Skår is a Norwegian engineer. He was born in Karmøy as the son of a farmer and fisherman. In 1966 Skår graduated from Norwegian Institute of Technology where he studied under Prof. Balchen.
Magnhild Meltveit Kleppa
Magnhild Meltveit Kleppa is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.
Svein Oddvar Moen
Svein Oddvar Moen is a Norwegian football referee. He took up refereeing in 1995, and made his debut in the Eliteserien in 2003. He represents SK Haugar.