Quick Facts
Born:
1934-12-09
Birthplace:
Odense, Denmark
Credits:
70 Total Roles
Morten Grunwald
Acting
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Biography
Born in Odense, Denmark on December 9th, 1934, Morten Grunwald is "World famous in Denmark" for several popular film roles. Most famous, however, will always be his Benny in all of the "Olsen Banden" films, where he starred alongside Ove Sprogøe and Poul Bundgaard.
He attended Odense Theatrical School in 1958 and graduated from The Royal Theater of Denmark's Theatrical School in 1962. Since 1971, he has been the director of several theatres in Copenhagen: Bristol Teatret (1971-1980), Betty Nansen Teatret (1980-1992), Ăstre GasvĂŚrk (1992-1998).
He attended Odense Theatrical School in 1958 and graduated from The Royal Theater of Denmark's Theatrical School in 1962. Since 1971, he has been the director of several theatres in Copenhagen: Bristol Teatret (1971-1980), Betty Nansen Teatret (1980-1992), Ăstre GasvĂŚrk (1992-1998).
Known For
The Olsen Gang
Benny Frandsen
The Olsen Gang Sees Red
Benny Frandsen
The Olsen Gang's Big Score
Benny Frandsen
The Olsen Gang Runs Amok
Benny Frandsen
The Olsen Gang in Jutland
Benny Frandsen
The Olsen Gang on the Track
Benny Frandsen
The Olsen Gang in a Fix
Benny Frandsen
The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang
Benny Frandsen
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Olsen Gang: Forever! MOVIE | Benny Frandsen |
| 2018 | Vitello MOVIE | Gud (voice) |
| 2015 | Historien om Olsen Banden MOVIE | Self |
| 2014 | Silent Heart MOVIE | Poul |
| 2010 | The Experiment MOVIE | Hr. Omann |
| 2007 | White Night MOVIE | Jacob Nymann |
| 2007 | When a Man Comes Home MOVIE | Direktøren |
| 2007 | The Black Madonna MOVIE | Kurt |
| 2006 | Gambler MOVIE | Himself (The film consultant) |
| 1998 | The Olsen Gang's Last Trick MOVIE | Benny Frandsen |