Danish movie stars died at 65
Here are 4 famous actors from Denmark died at 65:
Carl Johan Hviid
Carl Johan Hviid (June 27, 1899 Denmark-October 21, 1964 Denmark) was a Danish actor.
He started his acting career in 1925 and became one of the most popular actors in Danish cinema in the 1930s and 1940s. Hviid appeared in over 100 films, including the famous Danish film "Reptilicus" in 1961. He was also a successful theater actor and performed in numerous plays throughout his career. Hviid was known for his versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters, from comedic to dramatic roles. He was married three times and had three children. Hviid continued to act until his death in 1964 at the age of 65. Today he is remembered as one of Denmark's greatest actors.
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Holger-Madsen
Holger-Madsen (April 11, 1878 Copenhagen-November 30, 1943 Denmark) was a Danish actor, film director and screenwriter.
He is best known for his contribution to the Danish film industry during the silent era, producing and directing several popular films. He started his career in theater and eventually transitioned to film in 1910, becoming one of the pioneers of Danish cinema. Holger-Madsen went on to direct and write over 60 films, including the popular film "Det Hemmelighedsfulde X" (The Mysterious X), which was widely considered to be one of the best Danish films of the time. In addition to his work in film, he was also a renowned stage actor and frequently appeared on stage throughout his career. Despite facing financial struggles during the 1920s, he continued to remain an active filmmaker until his death in 1943.
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Alex Suhr
Alex Suhr (October 7, 1898 Copenhagen-May 29, 1964 Denmark) was a Danish actor.
He began his acting career in 1922, working in Danish and German films. He is best known for his roles in the films "Det Gælder os Alle" (It Concerns Us All) and "Sønnen" (The Son). During the Nazi occupation of Denmark, Suhr continued to work in Danish films, but also worked secretly for the resistance movement. He was arrested by the Gestapo in 1944 and spent the remainder of the war in a concentration camp. After the war, he resumed his acting career, appearing in several Danish films and theater productions. He was awarded the Order of the Dannebrog for his contributions to Danish theater and film.
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Carl Alstrup
Carl Alstrup (April 11, 1877 Sundbyvester-October 2, 1942 Snekkersten) was a Danish film director and actor.
He was one of the pioneers of the Danish film industry and began his career as a stage actor before transitioning to film. Alstrup directed and acted in over 80 films during his career, which spanned from the silent film era to the early sound period. He is best known for his work on the 1910 film "Hamlet", which is considered one of the earliest film adaptations of William Shakespeare's play. Alstrup also directed several popular comedies, including "Livet paa Hegnsgaard" and "Som du vil ha' det". Despite his contributions to Danish cinema, little of his work survives today.
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