About
Father of famed playwright Henrik Ibsen who inspired much of his son's work.
Before Fame
He went from riches to rags, leaving him very embittered.
Trivia
Many of Henriks' literary characters were based on Ibsen.
Family Life
He was very proud of his son's success.
Associated With
His son's best-known work, A Doll's House, has been acted out on stage by many well-know actors, including Liv Ullmann.
