Biographies
All 'Biographies' are listed here in the order that they were published. We aim to have an assortment of biographies of individuals who are Nordic or have a connection to the Nordics, and who have made an impact on Nordic and/or international society in the modern era. Our long term aim is to focus on those who are little known and to be inclusive.
2019.03.31 | Biography, Joachim Mickwitz, Pietari Kaapa, The arts
Vivica Bandler (1917-2004)
Finnish theatre director Vivica Bandler’s work reflects her innovative and candid directorial style.
![Opel bus from the 1984 children's show Ude på noget (Up to something), directed by Anette Tony Hansen and Ulla Rabel, from a script by Søren-Kragh Jacobsen and Niels Lund. Photo: Christian Giersing [CC BY-SA 4.0]](typo3temp/_processed_/csm_Opel_bus_Ude_paa_noget_ce30b8885d.jpg)
2019.03.23 | Biography, Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, The arts, Aarhus University
Søren Kragh-Jacobsen (b. 1947)
Danish director Søren Kragh-Jacobsen’s films often take children’s point of view in depictions of authentic, historical drama. He has contributed to many successful Danish TV series.
2019.03.22 | Biography, Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, The arts, Aarhus University
Thomas Vinterberg (b. 1969)
Danish director Thomas Vinterberg is best known for his domestic and international breakthrough with the first ‘Dogme 95’ film, Festen (The Celebration, 1998). Later films include Submarino (2018) and Jagten (The Hunt, 2012).
2019.03.22 | Biography, Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, The arts, Aarhus University
Ib Schønberg (1902-1955)
Popular Danish actor Ib Schønberg played a rich variety of characters, from frivolous to more profound roles.
2019.03.22 | Biography, Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, The arts, Aarhus University
Lone Scherfig (b. 1959)
Danish director Lone Scherfig went on to international acclaim following her breakthrough with the Dogme 95 film Italian for Beginners.
2019.03.22 | Biography, Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, The arts, Aarhus University
Poul Reumert (1883-1968)
Poul Reumert was a famous Danish theatre actor who also appeared in silent movies such as Afgrunden (The Abyss, 1910) opposite Asta Nielsen.
2019.03.22 | Biography, Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, The arts, Aarhus University
Poul Reichhardt (1913-1985)
Throughout his longstanding career, Danish actor Poul Reichhardt had broad appeal with his good looks, smooth singing voice, and comic talent.
2019.03.22 | Biography, Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, The arts, Aarhus University
Dirch Passer (1926-1980)
Danish comedic actor Dirch Passer became hugely popular for his slapstick humour and play with words.
2019.03.22 | Biography, Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, The arts, Aarhus University
Ghita Nørby (b. 1935)
The prolific Danish theatre and film actress Ghita Nørby is famous both for her lighter roles in film and theatre as a young actress and for her psychological character portraits in later years.
2019.03.22 | Biography, Bodil Marie Stavning Thomsen, The arts, Aarhus University
Nils Malmros (b. 1944)
Danish director Nils Malmros is known for his authentic depictions of the immediate environment of especially children and young adults. His aptitude for capturing the precise tone of language and physical surroundings according to his own recollection is noteworthy.