Odd Børretzen was born on November 21, 1926 in Hjelmeland, Hordaland, Norway. He was an actor and writer, known for Norsk Dæmring (1987), Makaroni Blues (1986) and Munkhavn 1897 (1979). He was married to Eva Bødtker-Næss. He died on November 3, 2012 in Vestfold, Norway.