Danish movie stars born in 1938
Here are 6 famous actors from Denmark were born in 1938:
Viggo Bentzon
Viggo Bentzon (October 7, 1938 Helsingør Municipality-) is a Danish production designer, film art director, actor and painter.
He studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts before beginning his career as a production designer in the Danish film industry. He has worked on numerous films, including the Academy Award-winning Babette's Feast and the critically acclaimed Dogville directed by Lars von Trier. In addition to his work in film, Bentzon has also acted in a number of Danish productions and is an accomplished painter. He has exhibited his paintings in galleries throughout Denmark and has been the recipient of several awards and honors for his work in both film and art.
Lars Bloch
Lars Bloch (August 6, 1938 Hellerup-) a.k.a. Carlos Ewing or Lars Block is a Danish actor and film producer.
Lars Bloch is best known for his work in the Danish film industry, having acted in and produced numerous films. He started his acting career in the 1960s, appearing in several Danish films such as "Nu går den på Dagmar" and "Tre små piger". Later in his career, he transitioned to producing films and worked on some highly successful Danish movies like "Zappa" and "Drengene fra Angora".
In addition to his successful career in film, Bloch has also acted in several television series, including the popular Danish show "Matador". He has also lent his talents to theatre productions, working with renowned Danish theatre companies such as the Det Kongelige Teater.
Throughout his career, Bloch has received numerous awards and honours for his contributions to Danish film and culture. He was awarded the prestigious Knight's Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog in 1996 for his achievements in the arts. Today, he is widely regarded as one of Denmark's most talented and influential film personalities.
Claus Nissen
Claus Nissen (July 28, 1938 Nykøbing Falster-April 29, 2008) was a Danish actor.
He was known for his work in both television and film in Denmark. Nissen began his acting career in the 1960s and quickly became a well-known figure in Danish entertainment. He appeared in several popular television series and dramas such as "Matador" and "Riget". In addition to his television work, Claus Nissen also acted in several Danish films including "Takt og tone i himmelsengen" and "Mig og Charly". His talent and skill as an actor were widely recognized, and he received several awards for his work in Danish cinema, including the Bodil Award in 1969 for Best Supporting Actor. Claus Nissen passed away in 2008 at the age of 69, leaving behind a legacy of performances that continue to entertain and inspire audiences.
Erik Wedersøe
Erik Wedersøe (July 18, 1938 Helsingør-September 27, 2011 Copenhagen) was a Danish actor, author and film director.
Wedersøe began his career as an actor in the early 1960s, working mostly in theater productions. He appeared in several Danish films and TV shows, including the popular crime drama "The Eagle" in the 1970s. In addition to his work in front of the camera, Wedersøe also directed a number of successful stage plays and films. He was also an accomplished author, publishing several books throughout his career. One of his most well-known works is the 2002 novel "Løgne og Forbandelser," which was adapted into a successful movie in 2004. Wedersøe was widely respected for his work in the Danish entertainment industry and was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Dannebrog in 2004 for his contributions to the field of culture.
Kjeld Nørgaard
Kjeld Nørgaard (October 8, 1938 Rønne-) also known as Kjeld Nørgaard Larsen, Kjeld Norgaard Larsen, Keld Nørgaard or Kjeld Nørgård is a Danish actor and screenwriter.
He began his career in the 1960s as a stage actor, performing in various theaters across Denmark. Nørgaard is best known for his role as the character Benny in the popular Danish television series "Matador," which aired from 1978 to 1982. He also wrote several of the episodes for the series.
In addition to his work on "Matador," Nørgaard appeared in numerous films and television shows, including "Olsen Gang" and "Taxa."
In his later years, Nørgaard continued to work in theater and film, as well as making appearances on various Danish television programs. In 2014, he received the prestigious Ole Award for his contributions to Danish film and television.
Nørgaard was married to Danish actress Hanne Borchsenius for over 40 years until her death in 2014.
Allan de Waal
Allan de Waal (March 19, 1938 Frederiksberg-December 5, 2012) was a Danish actor, film director, screenwriter and writer. He had one child, Emil de Waal.
Allan de Waal graduated from the Danish National School of Theatre in 1965 and began his acting career in the theatre. He later moved to films and appeared in over 30 Danish films, including "My Sister's Kids" (1966), "The Olsen Gang" (1968) and "The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang" (1974).
In addition to acting, de Waal also directed films and wrote screenplays. He directed his first film, "Heldet kommer om natten" (1974), and went on to direct and write screenplays for several other films, including "Phoenix Bird" (1981) and "Rudolf og Ivan" (1986).
De Waal also wrote several books, including a memoir titled "Jamen, det var da også mig!" (2009) which chronicled his life and career in the Danish film industry.
He won several awards during his career, including the Robert Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for "La' os være" (1982) and a Bodil Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Kaj's fødselsdag" (1990).