Danish movie stars died at 80
Here are 4 famous actresses from Denmark died at 80:
Gull-Maj Norin
Gull-Maj Norin (April 20, 1913 Helsingborg-November 27, 1993 Copenhagen) a.k.a. Norin, Gull-Maj was a Danish actor.
She was born in Sweden and grew up in Denmark. Norin started her acting career in the 1930s and appeared in over 70 movies throughout her career. She was known for her roles in Danish films such as "Midt i en Jazztid" (In the Middle of a Jazz Time), and "Mod og Medgang" (Ups and Downs). Norin also worked in Swedish and Norwegian films. In addition to her film work, she was also a popular stage actress and appeared in several plays throughout Denmark. She was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog, one of Denmark's highest honors for civilians, for her contribution to Danish film and theater. Despite her success, Norin was known for being very private and rarely gave interviews.
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Grethe Holmer
Grethe Holmer (January 12, 1924 Aarhus-October 13, 2004) was a Danish actor. She had one child, Kasper Wilton.
Holmer began her acting career in the 1940s and appeared in over 50 films throughout her career. She was known for her work in Danish films such as "Baronessen fra benzintanken" (1960) and "Een pige og 39 sømænd" (1965). Holmer was also a prolific stage actress and performed at theater companies such as the Royal Danish Theatre and the Aarhus Theatre. In addition to acting, she also wrote several plays and novels. Later in life, Holmer was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog for her contributions to Danish culture.
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Edith Hermansen
Edith Hermansen (December 11, 1907 Denmark-February 9, 1988 Denmark) was a Danish actor.
She began her acting career in the 1930s and went on to appear in over 70 films and television shows in Denmark. Hermansen is best known for her roles in the films "The Red Meadows" (1945) and "Bombs on Monte Carlo" (1931). She also starred in the television series "Matador" (1978-1981), which is considered a Danish television classic. In addition to her acting career, Hermansen was a trained opera singer and performed in several operas throughout Denmark. She was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog in 1965 for her contributions to Danish culture.
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Grethe Sønck
Grethe Sønck (July 16, 1929 Struer, Denmark-February 12, 2010 Denmark) also known as Grethe Ingeborg Nielsen Hald was a Danish actor and singer.
She died as a result of natural causes.
Grethe Sønck began her career as a jazz singer in the 1950s before transitioning to acting in the 1960s. She appeared in many Danish films, most notably in the Olsen Gang franchise where she played the character Yvonne. She also appeared in several television series and theatre productions.
Aside from her acting career, Sønck was also an accomplished singer and recording artist. She released several albums throughout her career, including a number of popular children's albums.
Sønck was widely regarded as one of Denmark's most beloved entertainers, known for her warm personality and lively performances. She was awarded numerous honors throughout her career, including the prestigious Dannebrogordenen in 1998.
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