Danish movie stars died in 2001
Here are 4 famous actors from Denmark died in 2001:
Peter Ronild
Peter Ronild (September 25, 1928 Frederiksberg-June 1, 2001 Denmark) otherwise known as Peter Vilhelm Ronild was a Danish actor.
He began his acting career in the late 1940s and appeared in numerous Danish films and television shows. Some of his most famous roles include "Landmandsliv" (1950), "Bussen" (1963) and "Een pige og 39 sømænd" (1965). Ronild was also a prolific stage actor, spending many years with Denmark's Royal Theatre. In addition to his acting career, Ronild was a keen gardener and painter. He was married to the Danish actress Kirsten Passer and they had one child together. Ronild passed away in 2001 in Denmark at the age of 72.
Søren Strømberg
Søren Strømberg (November 27, 1944 Frederiksberg-May 9, 2001 Copenhagen) a.k.a. Søren Birger Strømberg was a Danish actor.
He graduated from the prestigious National Theater School in Denmark in 1967 and made his on-screen debut in the same year. Strømberg acted in various films and TV shows throughout his career, including roles in The Killing (2000), Anderssons älskarinna (2001), and The Kingdom (1994-1997). Apart from his work in cinema and television, Strømberg was an accomplished stage actor and performed in several plays at the Royal Danish Theater. He was known for his versatile acting skills and was critically acclaimed for his performances. In addition to his acting career, Strømberg was also a dedicated teacher and taught acting at the National Theater School of Denmark for several years. Strømberg passed away in 2001 due to a heart attack, leaving behind a rich legacy in Danish cinema and theater.
Verner Tholsgaard
Verner Tholsgaard (September 2, 1930 Denmark-May 2, 2001 Denmark) was a Danish actor.
He appeared in over 75 films and TV shows throughout his career, which spanned over four decades. Tholsgaard first began acting in the mid-1950s and rose to fame in the 1960s with roles in popular Danish films such as "Helle for Helene" and "The Greeneyed Elephant". He continued to act throughout the 1970s, 80s, and 90s, earning critical acclaim for his performances in dramas such as "Dansen med Regitze" and "Barbarossa". In addition to his work in film and television, Tholsgaard also worked as a stage actor and director, directing productions of classic plays such as "Hamlet" and "Tartuffe". He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of Dannebrog in recognition of his contributions to Danish culture.
Sam Besekow
Sam Besekow (January 26, 1911 Copenhagen-April 22, 2001 Copenhagen) a.k.a. Samuel Besekow was a Danish television director, film director and actor.
Besekow started out in the entertainment industry as an actor, appearing in various films and stage productions. He later became a director, working on both television and film productions. He is perhaps best known for his work as a director on the Danish television series "Matador," which aired in the 1970s and is still considered a classic in Denmark. Besekow also directed several feature films, including "Far til fire og ulveungerne" (Father of Four and the Wolf Cubs) and "Kispus." In addition to his work as a director, Besekow was also involved in the production of many Danish television commercials. He was awarded the Danish Film Critics Association's Honorary Award in 1986 for his contributions to Danish film and television.