Danish movie stars born in 1949
Here are 8 famous actors from Denmark were born in 1949:
Claus Asmussen
Claus Asmussen (February 12, 1949 Copenhagen-) otherwise known as Shu-bi-dua or Claus Asmussens is a Danish actor and film score composer.
Asmussen played in several Danish films and television series such as "Rejseholdet" and "En Kort En Lang". Besides being an actor, he is also known as the co-founder and bassist of the Danish musical group Shu-bi-dua. Asmussen joined the band in 1973 and contributed to their many hit songs, such as "Står på en Alpetop" and "Den Røde Tråd". The band has released over 20 albums and won numerous awards since its inception. Asmussen also worked as a film score composer for several Danish films such as "Lille Virgil og Orla Frøsnapper" and "Når engle elsker". He was awarded the Robert Award for Best Original Song for the film "Mørke" in 1996.
Henrik Larsen
Henrik Larsen (September 8, 1949 Denmark-) is a Danish actor.
He is best known for his work in Danish cinema and television. Larsen began his acting career in the late 1960s and has since appeared in many popular films and TV shows. Some of his notable projects include the TV series "Matador" (1978-1982), the film "Blinkende lygter" (2000), and the TV series "Borgen" (2010-2013). Larsen has received several awards for his work, including the Robert Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Blinkende lygter". Apart from his acting career, Larsen has also worked as a voice actor and has provided voiceover work for numerous films and documentaries.
Torben Zeller
Torben Zeller (December 4, 1949 Denmark-) is a Danish actor and voice actor.
Zeller graduated from the Danish National School of Theatre in 1976 and has since performed in numerous theatre productions, films, and television shows. He is particularly known for his roles in the Norwegian crime drama series "Varg Veum" and the Danish historical drama series "1864". Zeller has also lent his voice to several animated films and television shows, including "The Little Mermaid" and "Pingu". In addition to his acting career, he has also worked as a teacher at the Danish National School of Theatre and as a director for several theatre productions.
Henrik Strube
Henrik Strube (February 21, 1949 Copenhagen-) a.k.a. Henrik Strube Band is a Danish musician, actor, writer and composer.
He started playing music at a young age and became a professional musician in the late 1960s playing with several bands such as The Beefeaters and Ache. In addition to his music career, Strube has also worked as an actor appearing in several films, television shows, and stage productions. He is also an accomplished writer and has published several books, including crime novels and children's books. Strube has also composed music for numerous films and television shows, and his work has been recognized with several awards, including an Emmy Award for his music in the television series, "The Kingdom". Despite his success, Strube remains humble and continues to work on new projects across various artistic mediums.
Niels Arestrup
Niels Arestrup (February 8, 1949 Montreuil-) is a Danish actor, screenwriter and film director.
He was born to a Danish father and a French mother, and spent his early years in Denmark before moving to France as a teenager. Arestrup honed his acting skills at the renowned Cours Florent drama school in Paris, and made his film debut in the 1976 French film "Son of Gascogne". He has since appeared in over 100 films and television shows, including "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly", "A Prophet", and "War Horse". Arestrup is particularly well-known for his dramatic roles, and has been awarded numerous accolades throughout his career, including a César Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "A Prophet". In addition to acting, he has also directed a number of films, including the acclaimed 2010 French drama "The Snows of Kilimanjaro".
Jan Hertz
Jan Hertz (July 8, 1949 Hellerup-) is a Danish actor, film director and theatre director.
He is perhaps best known for his work in Danish theatre, having directed numerous productions for the Royal Danish Theatre and the Betty Nansen Theatre among others. Hertz has also made a name for himself as a film director, having directed several acclaimed Danish films such as "A Summer Tale" and "The Boys from St. Petri" which won the Bodil Award for Best Danish Film in 1992. In addition to his work as a director, Hertz has also appeared as an actor in television shows and films over the years. Despite being born in Denmark, Hertz spent several years of his childhood in Paris and has cited this experience as having a significant impact on his artistic sensibilities.
Jan Jorgensen
Jan Jorgensen (February 8, 1949 Denmark-) is a Danish actor.
He is best known for his work in Danish cinema and theatre. Jorgensen has had a successful career spanning over five decades, appearing in over thirty films and numerous stage productions. He began his acting career in the 1970s and has since become one of the most respected actors in Denmark. Jorgensen has won numerous awards for his work, including the Danish Film Critics Award for Best Actor for his role in the film "Kaspar Hauser". In addition to his work as an actor, Jorgensen is also a director and producer, and has worked on several productions both on stage and on screen. Despite his success, Jorgensen remains humble and grounded, and is known for his dedication and passion for his craft.
Steen Rasmussen
Steen Rasmussen (August 9, 1949 Denmark-) also known as Rasmussen is a Danish film director, actor, screenwriter and film score composer.
He has directed numerous Danish films, including "En Soap" (2006), which won the Silver Bear at the 2006 Berlin International Film Festival, and "The Inheritance" (2003), which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Rasmussen has also acted in several Danish films, including "Pusher" (1996) and "Flickering Lights" (2000). In addition to directing and acting, he has composed music for several of his own films as well as for other Danish filmmakers.