Danish movie stars died at 70
Here are 5 famous actors from Denmark died at 70:
Preben Neergaard
Preben Neergaard (May 2, 1920 Farum-July 22, 1990 Frederiksberg) was a Danish actor and film director. He had one child, Merete de Neergaard.
He died in cancer.
Neergaard began his career as an actor in the 1940s and appeared in over 100 films and TV shows throughout his career. He was a popular comedic actor in Danish cinema in the 1950s and 1960s, and is best known for his role as Kjeld Jensen in the popular Olsenbanden film series.
In addition to his work as an actor, Neergaard also directed several films in the 1960s and 1970s, including "The Olsen Gang in Jutland" and "The Olsen Gang Sees Red." He was also a prolific voice actor and provided the Danish voice for characters in several Disney films, including Baloo in "The Jungle Book" and Prince Phillip in "Sleeping Beauty."
Neergaard received numerous accolades for his contributions to Danish cinema, including the Bodil Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1959 and the Lauritzen Award in 1985. He remains a beloved figure in Danish cinema and is remembered as one of the country's most iconic actors.
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Gunnar Lemvigh
Gunnar Lemvigh (March 28, 1909 Copenhagen-November 16, 1979 Denmark) was a Danish actor.
He appeared on stage before transitioning to film, and became a popular actor during the 1940s and 1950s. One of his most memorable roles was in the film "Soldier of Denmark" (1949), where he played the lead character, a Danish soldier during World War II. Lemvigh was also known for his work in television, where he appeared on various Danish productions in the 1960s and 1970s. Aside from acting, he also worked as a screenwriter and director. Throughout his career, Lemvigh received critical acclaim and was honored with several awards for his contributions to Danish film and television.
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Jørgen Weel
Jørgen Weel (August 13, 1922 Copenhagen-June 16, 1993 Denmark) also known as Jørgen Veel or Jørgen Weelh was a Danish actor. He had one child, Henrik Weel.
Weel began his acting career in the 1940s and his talent soon became evident in his performances on stage and in films. He starred in over 50 films, including "Fætrene på Torndal" (1942), "Det kære København" (1960), and "De pokkers unger" (1966). Weel was also a popular stage actor, and appeared in numerous plays throughout his career.
Aside from his acting work, Weel was also known for his political and social activism. He was a member of the Danish Communist Party and was vocal about his left-wing political views. Throughout the 1960s and 70s, Weel participated in protests and demonstrations against the Vietnam War and other issues.
Despite his success as an actor, Weel struggled with alcoholism and depression throughout his life. In 1993, he died of a heart attack at the age of 70.
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Frederik Jensen
Frederik Jensen (June 25, 1863 Denmark-February 13, 1934) was a Danish actor.
Jensen began his acting career in 1886 and quickly became a well-known stage actor in Denmark. He also appeared in several silent films in the early 1900s, including "At the Foot of the Gallows" and "The False Prophet." In 1913, he founded his own theater company, which toured extensively throughout Denmark and Norway. Jensen was known for his versatile acting abilities and often played both comedic and dramatic roles. He continued to act until his death in 1934, leaving a lasting impact on the Danish theater scene.
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Georges Ulmer
Georges Ulmer (February 16, 1919 Copenhagen-September 29, 1989 Marseille) a.k.a. Jorgen Frederick Ulmer, Jorge Ulmer or Jørgen Frederik Ulmer was a Danish actor. His child is called Laura Ulmer.
Georges Ulmer was not only an actor but also a singer, lyricist, and composer. He began his career in Denmark as a singer and later moved to Paris to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. Ulmer gained fame in France during the 1940s and 1950s as a popular singer and performer, known for his distinctive voice and unique style. He recorded numerous hits, including the classic songs "Pigalle" and "C'est si bon". Over the course of his career, Ulmer appeared in several films and television shows, including "Maigret et l'affaire Saint-Fiacre" and "Le Drapeau noir flotte sur la marmite". He continued to perform and record music until his death in Marseille in 1989.
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