Danish movie stars born in 1972
Here are 8 famous actors from Denmark were born in 1972:
Anders Morgenthaler
Anders Morgenthaler (December 5, 1972 Copenhagen-) a.k.a. Dr. Morgenthaler or Wulfmorgenthaler is a Danish film director, screenwriter, television director, actor, cartoonist, author and voice actor.
He co-wrote and directed the animated feature film "Princess" in 2006, which won the Grand Prix at the Annecy International Animated Film Festival. He has also directed several music videos for bands such as The Raveonettes and The Cardigans. As a cartoonist, Anders Morgenthaler is best known for his comic strip "Wulffmorgenthaler", which he co-created with writer Mikael Wulff in 2001. The strip has been published in several Danish newspapers and has gained a large following in Denmark and other Scandinavian countries. As an author, he has published several books, including the 2010 novel "Dårligt blod" (Bad Blood) and the 2017 book "Jeg kan se dig" (I Can See You).
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Christian E. Christiansen
Christian E. Christiansen (December 14, 1972 Kalundborg-) a.k.a. Christian Christiansen or CEC is a Danish screenwriter, film director, actor, film producer and television director.
He is best known for directing the horror film "The Roommate" and the thriller "ID:A". Christiansen started his career as an actor in Danish television, before switching to directing and producing. He has directed over 30 television series and feature films in his career. Christiansen's work often explores themes of suspense, horror and psychological drama. He has won several awards for his work, including the Danish Film Academy's Best Director award for the film "Hush" in 1998. In addition to his film work, Christiansen has also directed episodes of popular television shows, such as "The Walking Dead" and "Quantico".
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Nicolas Bro
Nicolas Bro (March 16, 1972 Copenhagen-) is a Danish actor and voice actor.
He graduated from the Danish National School of Theatre in 1998 and has since appeared in numerous films, television shows, and stage productions. He is best known for his roles in the films "The Bridge" and "The Killing" and the TV series "The Legacy". Bro has won several awards for his performances, including the Best Actor award at the 2003 Danish Film Awards for his role in "Old, New, Borrowed and Blue". In addition to his work as an actor, Bro is also a prolific voice actor, having provided voices for many Danish dubs of films and TV shows, including "The Simpsons", "Family Guy", and "Ice Age".
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Søren Byder
Søren Byder (July 20, 1972 Denmark-) otherwise known as Soren Byder is a Danish actor.
Søren Byder started acting early in his career and has appeared in several Danish TV series and films. He is best known for his role as the character Sune in the popular Danish TV series "Taxa" which aired from 1997-1999. Byder studied at the Danish National School of Theatre and Contemporary Dance and has also performed on stage in various theatre productions. Along with acting, he has also worked as a commentator for Danish television programs covering events such as the Eurovision Song Contest and the Danish national elections. In addition to his professional career, Byder is known for his humanitarian work and activism, particularly for animal rights and environmental causes.
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Mikael Wulff
Mikael Wulff (September 2, 1972 Denmark-) also known as Wulfmorgenthaler is a Danish comedian, television director, screenwriter and actor.
He is best known for co-creating and co-writing the popular Danish comic strip Wulffmorgenthaler, which has been adapted into a television series, a book, and a feature film. The strip, which he created with cartoonist Anders Morgenthaler, is known for its dark humor and satirical take on contemporary Danish society. In addition to his work in comedy, Wulff has also directed and written scripts for a number of Danish television shows and films. He is known for his sharp wit, irreverent humor, and willingness to push boundaries, both in his writing and in his performances. In 2010, he was awarded the prestigious Danish Reumert award for his contribution to Danish culture.
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Lasse Rimmer
Lasse Rimmer (March 26, 1972 Aarhus-) a.k.a. Lasse Rimmer Nielsen is a Danish screenwriter, actor, stand-up comedian, radio personality and presenter.
He started his career as a stand-up comedian in 1996 with his first solo show "Lasse Rimmer Show". In the following years, he became a regular performer on Danish TV channels with appearances on shows such as "Saturday Night Live" and "Casper & Mandrilaftalen".
Rimmer's expertise in comedy led him to work as a screenwriter on popular Danish TV shows such as "Langt fra Las Vegas" and "Klovn" which gained him critical acclaim. He continued to appear in several other TV shows such as "Go' Morgen Danmark" and "Live fra Bremen".
Aside from his successful television and screenwriting career, Rimmer is also a popular radio personality, hosting his own show on the national radio station "DR P3". He has also been recognized for his work as an actor, receiving nominations at prestigious award shows such as the Robert Awards and Zulu Awards.
Throughout his career, Rimmer has cemented his place as one of Denmark's most beloved comedy figures, known for his sharp wit and down-to-earth personality.
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Niclas Bendixen
Niclas Bendixen (April 8, 1972 Copenhagen-) otherwise known as Nichlas Bendixen is a Danish film editor, choreographer and actor. He has one child, Aksel Bendixen.
Bendixen began his career in the entertainment industry as a dancer and choreographer, working on various dance and theatre productions in Denmark. He then transitioned into film editing, and has since edited a number of Danish feature films and television shows, such as "Pusher II: With Blood on My Hands" and "The Killing". In addition to editing, Bendixen has also worked as an actor, appearing in a few Danish films and TV shows. He has received critical acclaim for his work, winning numerous awards throughout his career, including several Robert Awards (the Danish equivalent of the Oscars) for his editing work. Outside of his career, Bendixen is known for being a private person and keeping a low public profile.
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Kasper Barfoed
Kasper Barfoed (March 7, 1972 Copenhagen-) is a Danish film director, actor and television director.
He studied at the European Film College and later at the National Film School of Denmark. Barfoed began his career in television as a director for Danish Broadcasting Corporation's drama series Taxa. He then directed the critically acclaimed television series Sommer and a number of other popular Danish television shows.
In 2010, he directed his first feature film, The Candidate, which was a success both commercially and critically, and earned him a Robert Award (Danish equivalent to the Oscars) for Best Director. He went on to direct several other films, including The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar (2006) and Sunday (2018).
Aside from directing, Barfoed has also acted in several Danish films, including A Royal Affair (2012) and The Keeper of Lost Causes (2013), and he has also worked as a television host. He is known for his unique visual style and ability to create tension and suspense in his films.
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