About
Leader of the famous Norwegian Kon-Tiki and Ra scientific expeditions that set out to prove ancient civilizations could reach each other across the ocean.
Before Fame
He studied zoology and geography at the University of Oslo, but dropped out to travel.
Trivia
Both of his famous expeditions were made into popular films and books.
Family Life
His third wife, Jacqueline Beer, was a movie actress and won Miss France in 1954.
Associated With
His third wife starred for six years as Suzanne on the TV series 77 Sunset Strip with Edd Kookie Byrnes.
