John Price
John Price (15 September 1913 – 10 December 1996) was a Danish film actor and director, and the father of Danish screenwriter Adam Price. He appeared in 26 films between 1934 and 1982.
John Price
- Name
- John Price
- Born
- 15 September 1913
- Birthplace
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Died
- 10 December 1996
- Occupation
- Actor Film director
- Full name
- John Christopher Valdemar Price.
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Denmark.
- Honours
- Bodil Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog, Ingenio et arti and Teaterpokalen.
- Languages
- Danish.
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John Price (15 September 1913 – 10 December 1996) was a Danish film actor and director, and the father of Danish screenwriter Adam Price. He appeared in 26 films between 1934 and 1982.
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John Price (1913–1996) was an actor, film director and painter, among other activities, of Danish nationality. The actor was born John Christopher Valdemar Price in Copenhagen and died in Copenhagen.
Languages used include Danish. Honours include Ingenio et arti, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog and Teaterpokalen.
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Biography
The recorded working language is Danish. Distinctions recorded are Bodil Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog and Ingenio et arti.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — John Price • Born — 15 September 1913 • Birthplace — Copenhagen, Denmark • Died — 10 December 1996 • Place of death — Copenhagen, Denmark • Occupation — Actor Film director • Years Active — 1934–1982
Selected filmography
Selected filmography
• The Golden Smile (1935) • Blaavand melder storm (1938) • Champagnegaloppen (1938) • Meet Me on Cassiopeia (1951) • Duellen (1962) • Tine (1964) • Der var engang (1966 – directed) • Neighbours (1966) • The Man Who Thought Life (1969)
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
John Price was recorded at birth as John Christopher Valdemar Price. His recorded language was Danish. He was the child of Tommy Eugen Price and Charlotte Price. He married Beatrice Bonnesen and Birgitte Price. One child is recorded: James Price.
Identity
Identity
John Price is recorded as having received Bodil Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog and Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog. Recognition and collections. Price received Bodil Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog, Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog, Ingenio et arti and Teaterpokalen.
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Life and career
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1913
John Price born at Copenhagen.
1996
John Price died at Copenhagen.
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