Here are 3 famous actors from Denmark died in 1980:
Karl Stegger (January 11, 1913 Aarhus-April 13, 1980 Frederiksberg) a.k.a. Carl Johan Stegger Sørensen or Karl Johan Stegger Sørensen was a Danish actor.
He began his acting career in the 1930s and went on to appear in over 170 films during his lifetime. Stegger was known for playing comedic roles and was popular among Danish audiences for his wit and humorous performances. Outside of film, he also acted in theater productions and on radio. Stegger was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog in 1972 for his contributions to the arts. He passed away in 1980 at the age of 67.
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Dirch Passer (May 18, 1926 Østerbro-September 3, 1980 Copenhagen) also known as Dirch or Dirch Hartvig Passer was a Danish actor and film producer. He had two children, Josephine Passer and Dorte Passer.
Dirch Passer began his acting career in the early 1950s and quickly became a popular comedian in Denmark. He made his mark in both Danish theater and cinema, starring in a number of successful films such as "Forelsket i København" and "Fløjtespilleren". Passer was known for his quick wit, impersonations, and physical comedy, and his signature catchphrases such as "Goddag, goddag" have become part of Danish pop culture.
In addition to his work as an actor, Passer also worked as a film producer and helped to establish the ASA Film production company. He continued to perform and produce films throughout the 1960s and 1970s, but his career was cut short by his sudden death from a heart attack in 1980 at the age of 54.
Despite his relatively short career, Dirch Passer is still regarded as one of Denmark's greatest comedians, and his legacy continues to be celebrated through retrospectives, tributes, and biographical works.
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Freddy Koch (March 21, 1916 Copenhagen-August 10, 1980 Denmark) was a Danish actor. He had one child, Annegine Federspiel.
Koch began his acting career in the 1930s and appeared in dozens of films throughout his career. He is perhaps best known for his roles in the films "Der var engang en krig" (Once Upon a Time There Was a War) and "Waltzing Regitze." Koch also had a successful career in television, appearing in several popular Danish TV series. In addition to his work as an actor, Koch was also a skilled voice actor and provided the Danish language dubbing for many foreign films. Throughout his career, Koch was recognized for his contributions to Danish cinema and was awarded several honors, including the Knight's Cross of the Dannebrog in 1965.
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