Danish movie stars born in 1960
Here are 6 famous actors from Denmark were born in 1960:
Per Fly
Per Fly (January 14, 1960 Skive, Denmark-) a.k.a. Per Fly Plejdrup is a Danish film director, screenwriter and actor. He has two children, Anton Fly Fich and Aksel Fly Fich.
Fly's career as a film director began in 1998 with the release of his debut feature film, "The Bench". Since then, he has directed several well-received films including "Inheritance" (2003), "The Killing" (2007), "Manslaughter" (2005) and "Backstabbing for Beginners" (2018).
Fly's films often focus on socially relevant themes, with an emphasis on political and ethical issues. His work has received critical acclaim both in Denmark and internationally, with several films being selected for prestigious film festivals including Cannes and Berlin.
Apart from directing, Fly has also worked as an actor. He played the lead role in Lars von Trier's 1991 film "Europa" and has made appearances in several of his own films.
In addition to his film work, Fly has also directed several television series and won multiple awards for his contributions to Danish cinema.
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Morten Lorentzen
Morten Lorentzen (August 19, 1960-) is a Danish television director, film director, screenwriter and actor.
He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and began his career working as a journalist for a local newspaper. In the late 1980s, he transitioned to the entertainment industry and found success as a director for Danish television shows. Lorentzen later made his feature film directorial debut in 1998 with the thriller "De Skrigende Halse" (The Screaming Throats). He has since directed several acclaimed films, including "Olsen Banden Junior" (Olsen Gang Junior), and "Sikke'n Familie" (What a Family), as well as numerous television programs. In addition to his directing work, Lorentzen has also written several screenplays and appeared as an actor in both films and television shows. He has won numerous awards for his work in the entertainment industry and continues to be a prolific and influential figure in Danish film and television.
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Henrik Prip
Henrik Prip (March 31, 1960 Hellerup-) also known as Henrik Pripp is a Danish actor.
Henrik Prip has made a name for himself in the Danish film, television and theatre industry. He graduated from the drama school at the Odense Theatre in 1985 and has since then been a part of numerous stage productions. He made his acting debut in the 1986 film "Skyggen af Emma" and has since appeared in several films, including "The Inheritance" and "Kandidaten". Prip is also widely recognized for his role as Emil Schandorf in the Danish crime drama "The Killing". In addition to his acting, he is a well-known narrator for audiobooks and has won awards for his narration work. Prip has also directed a number of theatre productions and teaches acting at the Danish National School of Theatre.
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Jesper Asholt
Jesper Asholt (May 11, 1960 Silkeborg-) also known as Four Jacks is a Danish actor.
He started his acting career in the early 1980s and has since then become a well-known face in Danish film, television and theater. Jesper Asholt is perhaps best known for his performance as the bumbling police detective "Mørck" in the hit Danish crime-comedy "The Olsen Gang" (1998). Apart from his work in acting, he has also been active as an instructor in theater and has directed numerous stage productions. Jesper Asholt has received several awards for his work in the entertainment industry, including a Robert Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2002, and a Reumert Award for Best Leading Actor in 2005.
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Peter Peter
Peter Peter (August 12, 1960 Bornholm-) a.k.a. SODS/Sort Sol, Peter Peter Schneidermann, Peterpeter, PP or Peter Schneidermann is a Danish composer, film score composer, actor and musician.
He is best known for his influential work as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the Danish rock band, Sort Sol. Peter Peter formed the band in 1977 with his high school classmates, and they quickly gained popularity in the Copenhagen punk scene. Throughout the 80s and 90s, Sort Sol released several successful albums and became known for their unique blend of punk, post-punk, and alternative rock.
Aside from his musical career, Peter Peter has also worked extensively as a film composer, scoring numerous Danish films and TV shows. He has received multiple awards for his film scores, including a Robert Award, Denmark's highest film award.
In addition to his work in music and film, Peter Peter has also acted in several Danish films, most notably Lars von Trier's "The Element of Crime." He has also released several solo albums under the name Peterpeter, showcasing a more electronic and experimental sound.
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David Bateson
David Bateson (February 9, 1960 South Africa-) also known as Agent 47 is a Danish actor, voice actor and comedian.
He is best known for his work as the voice actor for the iconic video game character Agent 47 in the "Hitman" series. Bateson began his career in London as a stage actor before transitioning to voice acting. In addition to his work on the "Hitman" series, he has also provided voice work for other video games, commercials, and documentaries. Bateson is a two-time winner of the NAVGTR Award for Best Performance in a Drama, Lead for his work in the "Hitman" games. Aside from his career in entertainment, Bateson is also an accomplished photographer and has had his work exhibited in galleries around the world.
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