Bent Mejding
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Bent Mejding (born 14 January 1937) is a Danish actor, stage director and theatre manager. He won a Danish Film Academy Award in 1985 and 2007. He is married to the actress Susse Wold.[1]
Bent Mejding | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 January 1937 (age 87) |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1957–present |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 2 |
Career
Mejding had his debut at Folketeatret in Copenhagen and later appeared in several productions at Det Ny Teater up through the 1960s. In 1961, he founded Ungdommens Teater which from 1964 was based at Frederiksberg-Scenen. From 1992 until 1997, together with Niels-Bo Valbro, he managed Det Ny Teater which reopened after a major refurbishment in 1994.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Reptilicus | Svend Viltorft | |
| The Musketeers' | Tange | ||
| 1962 | Lykkens musikanter | Rolf Dagerman | |
| 1974 | The Olsen Gang Sees Red | Kapelmester | |
| 1984 | Twist and Shout (Tro, håb og kærlighed |
Erik's father | |
| 2000 | Italian for Beginners | Reverend Wredmann | |
| Flickering Lights | |||
| 2004 | Brothers | Henning | Nominated—Bodil Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role |
| 2008 | We Shall Overcome (Drømmen) |
Headmaster Lindum-Svendsen | Bodil Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role |
| 2012 | A Royal Affair | J. H. E. von Bernstorff |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978–1982 | Matador | Jørgen Varnæs | |
| 1992 | Gøngehøvdingen | ||
| 2000 | Edderkoppen | ||
| 2003 | Rejseholdet | 2 episodes | |
| 2008 | The Killing | Incumbent mayor Poul Bremer | |
| 2014 | 1864 | Baron Severin |
References
- ^ "Bent Mejding" (in Danish). Archived from the original on 2010-07-02. Retrieved 7 September 2020.
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