Erwin Olaf
Olaf came to photography as a journalism student in , graduating into a sluggish economy where jobs were scarce. He started volunteering with local LGBTQ groups, learning to compose and publish pictures, while finding his place in Amsterdam’s nightlife scene. Born in in Hilversum, The Netherlands. Past away in in Groningen, The Netherlands. Erwin Olaf, photographer and LGBTQ icon, 1959–2023
He is known for voicing Olaf in the Frozen franchise and playing Elder Arnold Cunningham in the Broadway musical The Book of Mormon. Erwin was someone who didn't hold back in the public debate and fought for equality, freedom of speech, and diversity. He was not only deeply involved in the queer community but advocated for many marginalized individuals and minorities. Gender and Sexuality – St. Olaf College
Erwin Olaf was an internationally exhibiting artist whose diverse practice centered around society’s marginalized individuals, including women, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community. Born in in Hilversum, The Netherlands. Past away in in Groningen, The Netherlands. Erwin Olaf
‘He was a key figure in history for his activism and role in the LGBTQIA+ community, and a photographer who defined his medium in the Netherlands. An artist of tremendous drive, his attention to detail was unparalleled.’. . 
Erwin Olaf
Erwin Olaf, an acclaimed Dutch photographer whose work documented topics ranging from gay nightlife in Amsterdam to portraits of the Dutch royal family, has died. .
A tribute to Erwin Olaf, the visionary photographer and LGBTQ
He got his first paid job as a photographer in chronicling Amsterdam nightlife and the gay community with his Nikon millimeter camera for Vinyl, a new wave music magazine. He jettisoned. .
Erwin Olaf Biography
In , he was responsible for the official portraits of the Dutch royal family. [8] He was an advocate for gay rights. In he organized a "kiss in" that had around a hundred participants after a snack bar owner had commented on Olaf kissing his boyfriend. [9]. .
Erwin Olaf, Photographer With an Eye for the Theatrical, Dies
Erwin was someone who didn't hold back in the public debate and fought for equality, freedom of speech, and diversity. He was not only deeply involved in the queer community but advocated for many marginalized individuals and minorities. .