Lau Lauritzen Sr.
Lau Lauritzen Sr., born Lauritz Lauritzen (13 March 1878, in Silkeborg – 2 July 1938) was an early Danish film director, screenwriter and actor of the silent era in Denmark. His son, Lau Lauritzen Jr. Became one of Denmark's leading directors in the 1940s and 1950s.
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Lau Lauritzen Sr.
- Name
- Lauritz Lauritzen
- Born
- 13 March 1878
- Birthplace
- Silkeborg, Denmark
- Died
- 2 July 1938
- Occupation
- Film director, screenwriter, actor of the silent era
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Denmark
- Languages
- Danish
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Lau Lauritzen Sr., born Lauritz Lauritzen (13 March 1878, in Silkeborg – 2 July 1938) was an early Danish film director, screenwriter and actor of the silent era in Denmark. His son, Lau Lauritzen Jr. Became one of Denmark's leading directors in the 1940s and 1950s.
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• Name — Lauritz Lauritzen • Born — 13 March 1878 • Birthplace — Silkeborg, Denmark • Died — 2 July 1938 • Occupation — Film director, screenwriter, actor of the silent era • Children — Lau Lauritzen Jr.
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