Knut Værnes (70)
April 1st, 1954

Norwegian jazz guitarist – Knut Værnes was born in Trondheim (Settlement in Trøndelag Municipality, Norway) on April 1st, 1954 and is 70 years old today.

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François Hollande

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Emir Kusturica

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Caroline Cossey

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Kathy Kinney

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Knut Værnes