Hans W. Petersen
Hans W. Petersen (28 January 1897 – 27 April 1974) was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 40 films between 1921 and 1974. He won the Bodil Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role as Victor in Støvsugerbanden.
Hans W. Petersen
- Name
- Hans W.
- Birth Name
- Hans William Petersen
- Born
- 28 January 1897
- Birthplace
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Died
- 27 April 1974
- Place of death
- Gentofte, Denmark
- Occupation
- Actor
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Denmark
- Education
- Det Kongelige Teaters elevskole
- Languages
- Danish
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• Name — Hans W. Petersen • Birth Name — Hans William Petersen • Born — 28 January 1897 • Birthplace — Copenhagen, Denmark • Died — 27 April 1974 • Place of death — Gentofte, Denmark • Occupation — Actor • Years Active — 1921–1974 Hans W. Petersen (28 January 1897 – 27 April 1974) was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 40 films between 1921 and 1974. He won the Bodil Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role as Victor in Støvsugerbanden. He was born and had died in Denmark.
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Selected filmography
• The White Geisha (1926) • Skal vi vædde en million? (1932) • Han, hun og Hamlet (1932) • Ud i den kolde sne (1934) • Helle for Helene (1959) • Det skete på Møllegården (1960) • Lykkens musikanter (1962) • Miss April (1963) • School for Suicide (1964) • Don Olsen kommer til byen (1964) • Hunger (1966) • Amour (1970) • Oh, to Be on the Bandwagon! (1972)
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