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Ylvis (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈʏ̀lvɪs]) are a Norwegian comedy duo consisting of brothers Vegard and Bård Ylvisåker. They debuted as professional variety artists in 2000 and have appeared in several countries in variety shows, comedy concerts, television shows, radio shows and music videos. They hosted the Norwegian talk show I kveld med Ylvis (Tonight with Ylvis) (2011–2016). Their song and music video "The Fox (What Does the Fox Say?)", written and filmed for the talk show, went viral on YouTube in September 2013. The video has over 1.1 billion views as of July 2024. They released an album called Ylvis: Volume I, a compilation of ten older singles. In 2018, the brothers released a series titled Stories from Norway, in which they collected headlining stories from Norway and presented them as short musical documentaries to address satire, fun and comedy.

Quick facts about Bård Ylvisåker

  • Full name: Bård Ylvisåker
  • Born: 1982-03-21
  • Nationality: Norway
  • Known as: Comedian
  • Wikidata ID: Q4974018

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bård Ylvisåker?

Ylvis (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈʏ̀lvɪs]) are a Norwegian comedy duo consisting of brothers Vegard and Bård Ylvisåker.

What nationality is Bård Ylvisåker?

Bård Ylvisåker is Norway.

When was Bård Ylvisåker born?

Bård Ylvisåker was born on 1982-03-21.

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