Danish movie stars died in 1957
Here are 2 famous actors from Denmark died in 1957:
William Orlamond
William Orlamond (August 1, 1867 Copenhagen-April 23, 1957 Los Angeles) a.k.a. William Anderson Orlamond or William A. Orlamond was a Danish actor.
He was known for his work in the American film industry during the silent era. Orlamond began his acting career in Denmark and later moved to the United States, where he acted in numerous films. He is perhaps best remembered for his roles in films such as "The Cat and the Canary" (1927), "The Man Who Laughs" (1928), and "The Bat Whispers" (1930). Orlamond was also a talented screenwriter and worked on the scripts of several films, including "The Last of the Mohicans" (1920) and "The Big Trail" (1930). He retired from acting in the early 1930s, but his contributions to the film industry helped pave the way for future generations of actors and filmmakers.
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Viggo Larsen
Viggo Larsen (August 14, 1880 Copenhagen-January 6, 1957 Copenhagen) was a Danish film director, actor, film producer and screenwriter.
He started his career as a stage actor and director in the early 1900s, before transitioning into filmmaking in the 1910s. Larsen directed and acted in over 50 films throughout his career, many of which were well-received critically and commercially. He was known for his ability to combine melodrama with realism, and his films often dealt with social issues.
In addition to his work in film, Larsen was also a talented painter and writer. He wrote several books on acting and filmmaking, and his paintings were exhibited in galleries throughout Europe.
During World War II, Larsen was briefly imprisoned by the Nazis for his opposition to their occupation of Denmark. After the war, he continued to work in the film industry until his death in 1957 at the age of 76.
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