Odd Børretzen was born on November 21, 1926 in Hjelmeland, Hordaland, Norway. He was an actor and writer, known for Makaroni Blues (1986), Munkhavn 1897 (1979) and Ballader (1963). He was married to Eva Bødtker-Næss. He died on November 3, 2012 in Vestfold, Norway.