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Jesper Klein

Jesper Klein

Danish actor (1944–2011)

Jesper Klein (13 November 1944 – 22 August 2011)[1][2] was a Danish actor. He appeared in over 80 films and television shows since 1968. He starred in the 1969 film Ballad of Carl-Henning, which was entered into the 19th Berlin International Film Festival. Klein received the 1984 Robert Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his role in Nils Malmros' Beauty and the Beast.[3]

Quick Facts Born, Died ...

From 1970 to 2006 he was married to Lykke Nielsen, they have a son Sebastian. Lykke died in 2006. Jesper Klein died on August 22, 2011, after a short battle with cancer at the age of 66.

Selected filmography

Staff filmography

  • Farlig sommer [da] (1969) – Music Composer
  • Vinterbyøster [da] (1973) – Writer
  • Jullerup Færgeby [da] (1974) – Writer
  • Ungdomsredaktionen (1975) – Writer
  • Kaptajn Klyde og hans venner vender tilbage [da] (1980) – Writer, director
  • Eldorado for dyr [da] (1985) – Writer
  • Valhalla (1986) – Voice Director

References

  1. [1]
    "Jesper Klein er død". Berlingske (in Danish). 22 August 2011. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
  2. [2]
    "Ballad of Carl-Henning" Actor Jesper Klein R.I.P.
  3. [3]
    Petersen, Jesper Bo. "Jesper Klein, det sidste interview". Filmmagasinet Ekko (in Danish). Retrieved 14 June 2021.
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