Danish musicians born in 1939
Here are 5 famous musicians from Denmark were born in 1939:
Jens Okking
Jens Okking (December 18, 1939 Copenhagen-) otherwise known as Jens Dyhr Okking is a Danish actor, politician, film director and screenwriter. His children are called Silja Okking, Mads Okking and Niels Okking.
Jens Okking began his acting career in 1962 and has since appeared in a number of films and TV series, including "The Olsen Gang" films and the Danish TV series "Matador". He was also a member of the Danish parliament from 1994 to 2001 and served as the Minister for Culture from 1994 to 1996. In addition to his work as an actor and politician, Okking has also directed and written several films, including the 1993 film "Vinderslevholm" which he directed and starred in. He has been awarded numerous awards for his contributions to the arts, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Danish Film Academy in 2006. In his later years, Okking has been a vocal advocate for the environment and sustainable living, and has written several books on the subject.
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Vivi Bach
Vivi Bach (September 3, 1939 Copenhagen-April 22, 2013 Ibiza) a.k.a. Vivienne Bach, Vivi Bak, The Danish Bardot or Vivienne Bak was a Danish actor, singer, presenter, author, writer, painter and illustrator.
Her albums include Jugendsünden, Singen – Swingen / Die Cowboys von der Silver-Ranch, Alle Männer sind Räuber / Mi scusi, mi scusi, Signor, Voulez-vous Monsieur / Playboy, In Ko-Ko-Kopenhagen / Tu was du willst, Ein kleines Indianergirl / Sieben süße Küsse, Wenn die Musik spielt am Wörthersee / Das süße Leben, Wo ist der Mann mit dem Bart / Da kam ein junger Mann, Hey Vivi - Hey Gerhard / Kleines Haus and King-Hully-Gully / Die Musik und die Liebe.
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Fuzzy
Fuzzy (February 23, 1939 Roskilde-) a.k.a. Jens Vilhelm Pedersen, Jean Gepoint, Jens-Wilhelm Pedersen or Jens Wilhelm Pedersen is a Danish film score composer, composer and musician.
His albums include Heksemutter Mortensen og den fede kalkun and De Små Synger: Jubilæumsudgave.
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Dario Campeotto
Dario Campeotto (February 1, 1939 Frederiksberg-) is a Danish singer, actor and entertainer. He has three children, Giacomo Campeotto, Claudia Campeotto and Filippo Campeotto.
His albums include Love Is in the Air and Den første gang jeg så dig.
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Ulrik Cold
Ulrik Cold (May 15, 1939 Copenhagen-October 13, 2010 Copenhagen) also known as Ulrik Thesrup Cold or Ulrik Thestrup Cold was a Danish actor and opera singer.
He began his career in the 1960s as an actor in various theater productions before transitioning to opera in the 1970s. Cold performed at the Royal Danish Theatre as well as other prestigious opera houses around the world, including the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. In addition to his work in opera, Cold also appeared in several films and television shows, including the popular Danish TV series "Matador". Cold was a recipient of numerous awards throughout his career, including the Order of the Dannebrog, one of Denmark's highest honors. He passed away in 2010 at the age of 71.
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