Danish movie stars born in 1930
Here are 6 famous actors from Denmark were born in 1930:
Hardy Rafn
Hardy Rafn (September 17, 1930 Slagelse-January 23, 1997 Denmark) was a Danish actor.
He began his acting career in the late 1950s, appearing in a number of Danish films and television shows. Rafn was known for his strong performances and versatility, often playing complex and nuanced characters on screen. He starred in several popular Danish films, including "Det Sande Ansigt" (The True Face) and "Manden der tænkte ting" (The Man Who Thought Things). Rafn was also a successful stage actor, appearing in numerous productions in Denmark and other parts of Europe. In addition to his acting work, he was also a noted director and screenwriter, and wrote several plays and screenplays during his career. Rafn received numerous honors and awards for his contributions to Danish theater and film, and is widely regarded as one of Denmark's greatest actors of all time.
Preben Kaas
Preben Kaas (March 30, 1930 Aalborg-March 27, 1981 Copenhagen) was a Danish actor, screenwriter, film director, comedian and film score composer. His children are called Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Jeppe Kaas, Lone Kaas, Kaas Hanne and Pernille Kaas.
Preben Kaas was known for his comedic talent and appeared in many popular Danish films and television shows. He also wrote and directed several films, including the 1974 comedy "Mig og Charly" (Me and Charly). In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Kaas was a noted composer and wrote scores for several films, including the 1967 film "Farlige kys" (Dangerous Kisses). He was nominated for two Bodil Awards for his acting work and won the award for Best Supporting Actor in 1976 for his role in "Skytten" (The Marksman). Kaas passed away from a heart attack at the age of 50.
Verner Tholsgaard
Verner Tholsgaard (September 2, 1930 Denmark-May 2, 2001 Denmark) was a Danish actor.
He appeared in over 75 films and TV shows throughout his career, which spanned over four decades. Tholsgaard first began acting in the mid-1950s and rose to fame in the 1960s with roles in popular Danish films such as "Helle for Helene" and "The Greeneyed Elephant". He continued to act throughout the 1970s, 80s, and 90s, earning critical acclaim for his performances in dramas such as "Dansen med Regitze" and "Barbarossa". In addition to his work in film and television, Tholsgaard also worked as a stage actor and director, directing productions of classic plays such as "Hamlet" and "Tartuffe". He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Dannebrog in recognition of his contributions to Danish culture.
John Hahn-Petersen
John Hahn-Petersen (November 4, 1930 Copenhagen-January 4, 2006 Copenhagen) also known as John Charles Hahn-Petersen or John Hahn Petersen was a Danish actor.
He appeared in over 70 films and TV shows throughout his career. Some of his notable performances include the role of Baron Rosenberg in the Danish classic film "Matador" and the role of the King in the 1984 movie "Gertrud". Hahn-Petersen was also a successful stage actor, performing in numerous productions in Denmark and abroad. He was the recipient of several awards for his contributions to Danish theatre and film, including the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog in 1984. In addition to his acting career, Hahn-Petersen was also a talented painter and musician.
Henning Skaarup
Henning Skaarup (November 21, 1930 Denmark-February 17, 2012) was a Danish actor, screenwriter and voice actor.
Skaarup began his acting career in theater productions in Denmark, before transitioning to film and television. He appeared in several notable Danish films, including "The Olsen Gang" series and "My African Adventure". He also lent his voice to several popular animated films and TV shows, including the Danish dub of Disney's "The Lion King". In addition to acting, Skaarup wrote screenplays for films such as "The Seventh Child" and "Orson and Olivia". He received several awards for his contributions to Danish cinema, including the Lauritzen Award in 2003. Skaarup passed away in 2012 at the age of 81.
Svend Johansen
Svend Johansen (May 17, 1930 Frederiksberg-) is a Danish actor and film producer.
Johansen started his acting career in the early 1950s, appearing in a number of Danish plays and films. His breakthrough role came in 1955, when he starred in the film "Mød mig på Cassiopeia" (Meet Me on Cassiopeia). He was subsequently cast in several other successful Danish films of the time, including "Far til fire" (Father of Four) and "Helle for Helene" (Helle for Helene).
In addition to acting, Johansen has also worked as a film producer, and he co-founded the production company Saga Films in 1962. He produced a number of successful Danish films throughout the 1960s and 1970s, including "Vinterbyøster" (Winter in the City) and "Flagermusen" (The Bat).
Johansen's career continued well into his later years, and he remained active in Danish film and television until the early 2000s. Today, he is remembered as one of Denmark's most successful actors and film producers.