Kjell Aukrust was born on March 19, 1920 in Alvdal, Hedmark, Norway. He was a writer and assistant director, known for Freske fraspark (1963), The Pinchcliffe Grand Prix (1975) and Flåklypa Grand Prix (2000). He was married to Kari Aukrust. He died on December 24, 2002 in Alvdal, Hedemark, Norway.