Danish movie stars died in 2009
Here are 3 famous actresses from Denmark died in 2009:
Helle Virkner
Helle Virkner (September 15, 1925 Old Rye-June 10, 2009 Charlottenlund) also known as Helle Genie Virkner, Helle Virkner Krag or Helle Genie Lotinga was a Danish actor. She had two children, Jens Christian Krag and Astrid Helene Krag.
Helle Virkner was born in Old Rye, Denmark in 1925. She began her acting career in the 1940s, primarily working in Danish theater. In the 1950s, she made the transition to film and television, becoming a popular actress in Denmark.
She appeared in over 50 Danish films and television shows throughout her career. Her most famous roles include Inger in "The Red Mantle" (1967), Margherita in "The Seducers" (1969), and the title role in "The Olsen Gang" (1968). She also appeared in international productions like "The Return of the Pink Panther" (1975).
In addition to her work in film and television, Virkner was a prolific stage actress. She performed in numerous plays at the Royal Danish Theater, including "The Tempest," "Hamlet," and "A Streetcar Named Desire."
Virkner was a respected figure in Danish culture and received numerous awards for her contributions to the arts. She was appointed a Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog, one of Denmark's highest honors, in 1967.
She passed away in Charlottenlund, Denmark in 2009, leaving behind a legacy as one of Denmark's most beloved actresses.
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Lis Løwert
Lis Løwert (December 7, 1919 Copenhagen-November 26, 2009 Copenhagen) was a Danish actor.
She began her acting career in the mid-1940s and went on to become one of Denmark's most respected actors, working extensively in both film and theater. Løwert appeared in numerous films, including "Babettes gæstebud" (1987) for which she won an award for Best Supporting Actress at the Bodil Awards. She also had a successful stage career, working primarily at the Royal Danish Theatre in Copenhagen. Her performances in plays such as "Hamlet" and "Hedda Gabler" were widely acclaimed. In addition to her work on stage and screen, Løwert was also a skilled voice actor, lending her voice to several Danish dubs of foreign films. She continued to act well into her 80s, and her contributions to Danish culture and entertainment were immeasurable.
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Gerda Gilboe
Gerda Gilboe (July 5, 1914 Denmark-April 11, 2009 Copenhagen) was a Danish actor.
Born in Copenhagen, Gerda Gilboe began her acting career in the 1930s, performing on stage and in films. She quickly became one of Denmark's most beloved actors, appearing in over 70 films throughout her career.
In addition to her work on stage and screen, Gilboe was a well-known voice actor, lending her voice to animated films and television programs. She was also a successful writer, publishing several books and essays on her experiences in the entertainment industry.
Gilboe continued to work in film and television well into her 80s, and received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to Danish culture. She died in Copenhagen in 2009 at the age of 94.
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