Danish movie stars died at 77
Here are 3 famous actresses from Denmark died at 77:
Henny Lindorff Buckhøj
Henny Lindorff Buckhøj (April 29, 1902 Denmark-December 18, 1979 Denmark) a.k.a. Henny Lindorff was a Danish actor. Her child is called Jørgen Buckhøj.
Henny Lindorff Buckhøj began her acting career in the early 1920s at the Dagmar Theatre in Copenhagen. She quickly became a well-known stage actress, but also appeared in a number of Danish films in the 1930s and 1940s. Some of her most famous roles included Princess Dragomiroff in the film adaptation of Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Orient Express" (1974) and Mrs. Stenborg in the Danish film "The Olsen Gang's Big Score" (1972).
In addition to her acting career, Lindorff Buckhøj was also a renowned voice teacher, and trained a number of prominent Danish actors and singers. She was awarded the Order of the Dannebrog in 1952 for her contributions to Danish arts and culture.
Lindorff Buckhøj passed away in 1979 at the age of 77, leaving behind a legacy as one of Denmark's most beloved performers.
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Grethe Thordahl
Grethe Thordahl (December 11, 1926 Denmark-June 29, 2004 Denmark) also known as Grethe Marie Thordahl was a Danish actor.
She was born in Copenhagen and began her acting career in the 1950s. Thordahl appeared in numerous Danish films and television shows throughout her career, including “Støvsugerbanden” (1963), “Rend mig i traditionerne” (1979), and “Matador” (1978-1981). She was known for her versatility as an actress and played roles ranging from comedic to dramatic. Thordahl received critical acclaim for her performance in the film “Skygger i paradis” (1986). She was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Dannebrog for her contributions to Danish entertainment in 1977. Thordahl passed away in Copenhagen at the age of 77.
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Jessie Rindom
Jessie Rindom (October 4, 1903 Rostock-January 8, 1981 Copenhagen) also known as Jessie Lauring was a Danish actor. She had one child, Bertel Lauring.
Rindom began her acting career in silent films in the 1920s and later transitioned to talkies, becoming one of Denmark's most popular film actresses. She also had a successful stage career, performing in productions at Det Ny Teater and the Royal Danish Theatre. Along with her work on stage and film, Rindom was also a talented writer and published several books, including memoirs and a novel. She was known for her wit and humor, both on and off screen. In 1950, she received the Ingenio et Arti medal for her contributions to Danish entertainment.
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