Danish movie stars died in 2000
Here are 3 famous actors from Denmark died in 2000:
Jens Jørgen Thorsen
Jens Jørgen Thorsen (February 2, 1932 Holstebro-November 15, 2000 Sweden) a.k.a. Jens Jorjen Thorsen was a Danish film director, actor, screenwriter, film editor, musician, film producer and painter.
Thorsen was a prominent figure in the Danish film industry in the 1960s, known for his experimental and avant-garde films. He co-founded the production company, Nordic Film, in 1961 with filmmaker, Palle Kjærulff-Schmidt, and produced several films under the company's banner.
Thorsen's most notable works include the films "Stenka Rasin" (1965), "The Kiss That Killed Me" (1968), and "Journey to the Seventh Planet" (1962) which earned him international recognition.
Apart from his film career, Thorsen was a talented musician and painter. He played in several bands during the 1950s and 60s and later went on to produce music for his films. He was also an accomplished painter and had several exhibitions of his work in Denmark and Sweden.
Thorsen migrated to the United States in the 1970s and collaborated with filmmaker, Paul Morrissey, on several films including "Flesh" (1968) and "Trash" (1970).
Overall, Thorsen's creative pursuits left an indelible mark on the Danish film industry and his legacy continues to inspire filmmakers to this day.
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Victor Borge
Victor Borge (January 3, 1909 Copenhagen-December 23, 2000 Greenwich) a.k.a. Børge Rosenbaum, The Clown Prince of Denmark or The Great Dane was a Danish comedian, pianist, conductor and actor. His children are called Frederikke Borge, Ronald Borge, Vebe Borge, Sanna Feinstein and Janet Crowle.
Borge was renowned for his comedic timing, musical talent and unique blend of classical music and comedy. He began his career in Denmark, but achieved international fame after emigrating to the United States in 1940. Borge performed on many of the world's greatest stages, including Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall. He often incorporated humor into his performances, lampooning classical music and musicians with playful jokes and humorous anecdotes. In addition to his live performances, Borge was also a prolific recording artist, and made many appearances on radio and television shows. Over the course of his career, he received numerous awards and honors, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Borge continued to perform until shortly before his death in 2000, at the age of 91.
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Bertel Lauring
Bertel Lauring (January 11, 1928 Frederiksberg-January 28, 2000 Denmark) was a Danish actor. He had one child, Sophie Louise Lauring.
Bertel Lauring began his acting career in 1952 and went on to appear in over 50 films and TV shows. He was particularly known for his roles in popular Danish films such as "Kispus," "Huset på Christianshavn," and "Matador." Lauring was a well-respected actor in Denmark, and during his career, he won several awards for his performances, including the Bodil Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Aside from acting, Lauring was also an accomplished stage actor and director, and he was a member of the Royal Danish Theatre for many years. In addition, he was a writer and translator, having translated several plays and books from English to Danish.
Lauring passed away in 2000, leaving behind a legacy as one of Denmark's most beloved actors.
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