Danish movie stars died in 1973
Here are 4 famous actors from Denmark died in 1973:
Aage Bendixen
Aage Bendixen (June 16, 1887 Frederiksberg-December 30, 1973) also known as Aage Christian Thorvald Frederik Bendixen was a Danish actor.
He started his acting career on stage and later transitioned to films. He appeared in over 70 films in his career, including notable roles in "Soldier of Fortune" (1955), "The Green Archer" (1961), and "The Birds" (1963). He is also well-known for his stage performances in Denmark, where he was considered a leading actor of the 1920s and 30s. Bendixen was awarded the Order of the Dannebrog by the Danish government for his contributions to the arts. In addition to acting, he was an accomplished athlete and competed in the discus throw and shot put events in the Olympics.
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Christian Arhoff
Christian Arhoff (January 26, 1893 Horsens-August 9, 1973 Denmark) also known as Christian Hansen Jensen was a Danish actor.
He began his acting career in the early 1920s, performing in various Danish theater productions. He later transitioned into film acting, and became known for his work in Danish silent films such as "Elskede Poona" (1922) and "Seks dage" (1925).
During the 1930s, he continued to act in films, including "Mens sagføreren sover" (1931) and "Konflikten" (1937), and also worked as a director and screenwriter. He played a key role in the Danish resistance movement during World War II, and was imprisoned multiple times by the Nazi occupation forces.
After the war ended, he returned to acting and appeared in films such as "De røde enge" (1945) and "Det store løb" (1952). He also continued to work in theater and radio, and remained an active figure in the Danish cultural scene until his death in 1973.
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Svend Bille
Svend Bille (July 15, 1888 Denmark-April 3, 1973 Denmark) also known as Svend Aage Drost Bille was a Danish actor.
He began his acting career in Copenhagen and later became a prominent figure in Danish theater, working at the Royal Danish Theatre for many years. Bille also appeared in several Danish films, including the 1946 movie "Days of Wrath" which won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival. Besides his successful acting career, Bille was also a talented writer and playwright. He published three books during his lifetime, including an autobiography titled "Danish Actor's Life". Throughout his career, Bille was celebrated for his nuanced and versatile performances on stage and on screen, making him one of Denmark's most beloved actors.
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Lauritz Melchior
Lauritz Melchior (March 20, 1890 Copenhagen-March 19, 1973 Santa Monica) a.k.a. Melchior, Lauritz or Lauritz Lebrecht Hommel Melchior was a Danish singer and actor. He had one child, Ib Melchior.
Lauritz Melchior was known for his powerful tenor voice and was considered one of the greatest Wagnerian tenors of the 20th century. He made his debut as Siegfried in Wagner's "Ring" cycle at the Royal Opera House in Copenhagen in 1914. Over his career, he performed in the world's leading opera houses, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York where he was a regular performer for over 20 years.
Melchior was also a film actor, appearing in several movies including "The Big Broadcast of 1937" and "Iceland". He was a recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog, the highest honor in Denmark. After retiring from the stage in 1950, he settled in California and became a naturalized American citizen. He continued to teach singing until his death in 1973 at the age of 82.
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