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'''Kjeld Petersen''' (1 July 1920 – 24 May 1962) was a celebrated [[Danish]] film and stage actor. He appeared in 41 films between 1945 and 1962, and also enjoyed successes as dramatic stage actor and revue commedian, particularly in a crazy comedy duo with [[Dirch Passer]] lasting through the 1950's to his death.
'''Kjeld Petersen''' (1 July 1920 – 24 May 1962) was a celebrated [[Danish]] film and stage actor. He appeared in 41 films between 1945 and 1962, and also enjoyed successes as dramatic stage actor and [[revue]] comedian, particularly in a crazy comedy duo with [[Dirch Passer]] lasting through the 1950's to his death.


He was born and died in [[Copenhagen]], [[Denmark]], suffering a stroke in his home following a successful opening performance at the ABC Theatre in which he performed alongside Passer.
He was born and died in [[Copenhagen]], [[Denmark]], suffering a stroke in his home following a successful opening performance at the ABC Theatre in which he performed alongside Passer.

Revision as of 14:19, 25 December 2013

Kjeld Petersen
Born(1920-07-01)1 July 1920
Died24 May 1962(1962-05-24) (aged 41)
OccupationActor
Years active1945-1962

Kjeld Petersen (1 July 1920 – 24 May 1962) was a celebrated Danish film and stage actor. He appeared in 41 films between 1945 and 1962, and also enjoyed successes as dramatic stage actor and revue comedian, particularly in a crazy comedy duo with Dirch Passer lasting through the 1950's to his death.

He was born and died in Copenhagen, Denmark, suffering a stroke in his home following a successful opening performance at the ABC Theatre in which he performed alongside Passer.

In the 2011 Danish Dirch Passer biopic A Funny Man, Petersen was depicted by Lars Ranthe. A 2013 Danmarks Radio documentary series presented Petersen as one of the "Fantastic Four" of Danish comedy, along with Passer, Jørgen Ryg and Preben Kaas.[1]

Filmography

  1. ^ "Ny serie om komikkens konger på DR K". Retrieved 25 December 2013.

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