Danish movie stars born in 1938
Here are 5 famous actresses from Denmark were born in 1938:
Susse Wold
Susse Wold (November 17, 1938 Frederiksberg-) a.k.a. Lise Wold is a Danish actor. She has one child, Christian Mørk.
Susse Wold began her acting career in the early 1960s and has appeared in numerous films, television shows and stage productions. Some of her notable film roles include "Hunger" (1966), "A Caretaker's Tale" (2012) and "The Hour of the Lynx" (2013), which won the Bodil Award for Best Danish Film. On television, she is best known for her role on the Danish series "Matador" (1978-1982). Wold has also acted in several stage productions, including the Royal Danish Theatre's production of "The Lady from the Sea" (1995). In addition to her acting career, she has worked as a voice actress and has dubbed foreign films into Danish. Wold has received numerous accolades for her contributions to Danish culture, including the Order of the Dannebrog in 2005.
Wold comes from a family of actors. Her father, Ebbe Wold, was a well-known actor and her mother, Lily Wold, was both an actor and a theater director. She trained at the Royal Danish Theatre's acting school and made her stage debut in 1962. In addition to her on-screen and stage performances, Wold also worked as a theater director and has translated plays from English to Danish. She has been recognized with several awards for her work in the performing arts, including the Honorary Reumert, the Danish theater industry's highest honor, in 2014. Outside of acting, Wold has been involved in social and political causes, such as advocating for the rights of refugees and asylum seekers in Denmark.
Beatrice Palner
Beatrice Palner (January 31, 1938 Helsingør-April 4, 2013 Copenhagen) also known as Beatrice Bendtsen was a Danish actor. She had one child, Michael Nezer.
Palner started her acting career in the 1950s and went on to appear in more than 50 films and TV shows. She was known for her versatility as an actress, being equally skilled in both comedic and dramatic roles. Some of her notable films include "The Family" (1975), "The Olsen Gang Goes to War" (1978), and "The Kingdom" (1994) by acclaimed director Lars von Trier. Palner was also a talented stage actress and performed in a number of plays throughout her career. She won several awards for her work, including the Danish Film Critics Association's Bodil Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1976. Palner passed away in 2013 at the age of 75 due to complications from cancer.
In addition to her successful acting career, Beatrice Palner was also a notable voice actress. She provided the Danish voice for several Disney characters, including the Queen in "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" and the Fairy Godmother in "Cinderella." Palner was also a dedicated activist and served as a member of the Danish Peace Council for many years, advocating for nuclear disarmament and peace throughout the world. She was deeply committed to social justice and used her platform and voice to raise awareness about important issues. Palner's impressive career and contributions to society have cemented her status as a beloved and respected figure in Danish culture.
Evy Norlund
Evy Norlund (April 3, 1938 Copenhagen-) is a Danish actor. Her children are called Christian Darren and Tony Darren.
Evy Norlund began her career in the Danish film industry in the late 1950s and early 1960s, appearing in a number of popular films, including "Styrmand Karlsen" and "Fyrtøjet". In 1962, she moved to Hollywood and began working in American films, where she quickly gained popularity as a beautiful and talented actress. She starred in several films during the 1960s, including "The Nutty Professor" and "Fun in Acapulco" with Elvis Presley. In addition to her acting career, Norlund was also a successful model and appeared in numerous publications, including Playboy magazine. She later became a successful businesswoman, opening a clothing boutique in Beverly Hills, California. Norlund continues to be active in the entertainment industry and enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren.
In the 1970s, Evy Norlund returned to Denmark to focus on her personal life and family. She briefly returned to film with a role in the 1981 Danish film "Den Kroniske Uskyld". Norlund is also known for her work on television, appearing in shows such as "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "The Wild Wild West". She also made a guest appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" in 1964. Norlund's beauty and style made her a popular subject of photographers and artists, and her image has been featured in a number of exhibitions. In her later years, Norlund has become an advocate for animal rights and supports several animal welfare organizations.
Marchen Passer
Marchen Passer (December 11, 1938 Denmark-) is a Danish actor.
He was born in Aarhus, Denmark and began his career in the 1960s as a stage actor with the Royal Danish Theatre. Passer is best known for his roles in Danish films such as "Huset på Christianshavn" (1970) and "Matador" (1978-1981). He has also appeared in several international films including "The Name of the Rose" (1986) and "Night Train to Lisbon" (2013). In addition to acting, Passer has worked as a director and screenwriter for Danish television programs. He has received several awards for his contributions to Danish theater and film, including the Danish Film Critics Association's Honorary Award in 1999.
Passer's acting career spans over five decades and he has appeared in over sixty films, including the Oscar-nominated Danish film "Babette's Feast" (1987). He is also well-known for his television work, having appeared in numerous Danish television series throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Passer has also worked as a voice actor, providing the Danish voice for characters in popular animated films such as "The Lion King" (1994) and "Shrek" (2001). Despite his long and illustrious career, Passer has remained relatively private and has seldom granted interviews or shared details about his personal life.
Lone Koppel
Lone Koppel (May 20, 1938 Copenhagen-) a.k.a. Lone Koppel de Moos or Lone Herman Koppel is a Danish actor and opera singer. Her child is called Nikolaj Koppel.
Lone Koppel grew up in a family of artists, as both her parents were opera singers. Following in their footsteps, Koppel pursued a career in opera, studying at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen. She made her stage debut in 1962 in the role of Barbarina in Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro."
Koppel went on to perform numerous roles in operas and musical theater productions throughout Denmark and Europe. She also appeared in several films and television shows, such as "Blinkende lygter" and "Tik Tak."
In addition to her career as a performer, Koppel was also a teacher of singing and acting. She served as a professor at the Royal Danish Academy of Music and later at the Danish National School of Theatre and Contemporary Dance.
Today, Koppel is retired from performing but remains a respected figure in the Danish arts community.
In addition to her successful career in the arts, Lone Koppel is also a noted author. She has written several books, including the memoir "Sange fra en kanariefugl" ("Songs from a Canary") and a biography of her father, composer Herman D. Koppel. Koppel has been awarded numerous honors for her contributions to the arts in Denmark, including the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog and the Danish Arts Foundation's Lifelong Artist Award. She has also been recognized for her work as an advocate for animal rights and conservation.