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Morten Grunwald
Acting

Morten Grunwald

Born 1934-12-09
Odense, Denmark
Department: Acting

Biography

Born in Odense, Denmark on December 9th, 1934, Morten Grunwald is "World famous in Denmark" for several popular film roles. Most famous, however, will always be his Benny in all of the "Olsen Banden" films, where he starred alongside Ove Sprogøe and Poul Bundgaard. He attended Odense Theatrical School in 1958 and graduated from The Royal Theater of Denmark's Theatrical School in 1962. Since 1971, he has been the director of several theatres in Copenhagen: Bristol Teatret (1971-1980), Betty Nansen Teatret (1980-1992), Østre Gasværk (1992-1998).

Known For

Prominent works featuring Morten Grunwald

The House at Christianshavn
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The House at Christianshavn

1970
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Matador
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Matador

1978
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The Olsen Gang Sees Red
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The Olsen Gang Sees Red

1976
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The Olsen Gang
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The Olsen Gang

1968
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The Olsen Gang's Big Score
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The Olsen Gang's Big Score

1972
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The Olsen Gang in a Fix
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The Olsen Gang in a Fix

1969
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The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang
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The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang

1974
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The Olsen Gang Runs Amok
Movie
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The Olsen Gang Runs Amok

1973
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Silent Heart
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Silent Heart

2014
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The Olsen Gang in Jutland
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The Olsen Gang in Jutland

1971
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (70 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
The Olsen Gang: Forever!The Olsen Gang: Forever!Benny FrandsenMovie2018
VitelloVitelloGud (voice)Movie2018
Historien om Olsen BandenSelf / AppearanceMovie2015
Silent HeartSilent HeartPoulMovie2014
The ExperimentThe ExperimentHr. OmannMovie2010
White NightWhite NightJacob NymannMovie2007
When a Man Comes HomeWhen a Man Comes HomeDirektørenMovie2007
The Black MadonnaThe Black MadonnaKurtMovie2007
GamblerGamblerHimself (The film consultant)Movie2006
The Olsen Gang's Last TrickThe Olsen Gang's Last TrickBenny FrandsenMovie1998
I Wonder Who's Kissing You NowI Wonder Who's Kissing You NowPeterMovie1998
Den store kul-turKultur borgmesterMovie1996
Murder in ParadiseMurder in ParadiseRedaktør OtzenMovie1988
Hip Hip Hurrah!Hip Hip Hurrah!Michael AncherMovie1987
Jul på slottetJul på slottetKongenTV Series1986
Ballerup BoulevardBallerup BoulevardRalf, Pinkys farMovie1986
Murder in the DarkMurder in the DarkRedaktør OtzenMovie1986
The Wolf at the DoorThe Wolf at the DoorDurand-RuelMovie1986
The Olsen Gang Long GoneThe Olsen Gang Long GoneBenny FrandsenMovie1981
The Olsen Gang Jumps the FenceThe Olsen Gang Jumps the FenceBenny FrandsenMovie1981
The Olsen Gang Never SurrendersThe Olsen Gang Never SurrendersBenny FrandsenMovie1979
MatadorMatadorErnst NyborgTV Series1978
The Olsen Gang Goes to WarThe Olsen Gang Goes to WarBenny FrandsenMovie1978
The Olsen Gang Outta SightThe Olsen Gang Outta SightBenny FrandsenMovie1977
Asger JornAsger JornSpeakerMovie1977
The Olsen Gang Sees RedThe Olsen Gang Sees RedBenny FrandsenMovie1976
Kassen stemmerKassen stemmerSelf / AppearanceMovie1976
Den dobbelte mandDen dobbelte mandSelf / AppearanceMovie1976
Hjerter er trumfHjerter er trumfSelf / AppearanceMovie1976
Superfos Glasuld – et isoleret tilfældeSuperfos Glasuld – et isoleret tilfældeBenny FrandsenMovie1976
The Olsen Gang on the TrackThe Olsen Gang on the TrackBenny FrandsenMovie1975
Only the TruthOnly the TruthEjnarsenMovie1975
The Last Exploits of the Olsen GangThe Last Exploits of the Olsen GangBenny FrandsenMovie1974
The Olsen Gang Runs AmokThe Olsen Gang Runs AmokBenny FrandsenMovie1973
The Olsen Gang's Big ScoreThe Olsen Gang's Big ScoreBenny FrandsenMovie1972
PelsenPelsenLange AageMovie1971
The Olsen Gang in JutlandThe Olsen Gang in JutlandBenny FrandsenMovie1971
I morgen, min elskedeI morgen, min elskedeSelf / AppearanceMovie1971
En mandSelf / AppearanceMovie1971
AmourAmourBrandmajorenMovie1970
The House at ChristianshavnThe House at ChristianshavnMand med papegøjeTV Series1970
The House at ChristianshavnThe House at ChristianshavnKonsulent HelmskovTV Series1970
The House at ChristianshavnThe House at ChristianshavnJesperTV Series1970
The Olsen Gang in a FixThe Olsen Gang in a FixBenny FrandsenMovie1969
The Egborg GirlThe Egborg GirlFuldmægtig hos MikkelsenMovie1969
Along Came a SoldierAlong Came a SoldierSelf / AppearanceMovie1969
Days in My Father's HouseJens, Kirstens brorMovie1968
The Olsen GangThe Olsen GangBenny FrandsenMovie1968
Friends at Arms: On a Bear RunFriends at Arms: On a Bear RunLægeMovie1968
Det var en lørdag aftenDet var en lørdag aftenHansMovie1968
I den grønne skovI den grønne skovSelf / AppearanceMovie1968
Life with DaddyLife with DaddyHerbert NielsenMovie1967
MarthaMarthaKnud HansenMovie1967
Pretty-Arne and RosaPretty-Arne and RosaArne Herluf JensenMovie1967
Det er ikke appelsiner - det er hesteDet er ikke appelsiner - det er hesteSelf / AppearanceMovie1967
I StykkerI StykkerJanMovie1966
Nu stiger denNu stiger denPehtersen - hans assistentMovie1966
Relax FreddyRelax FreddyFrede HansenMovie1966
Dyden går amokDyden går amokNiels, fiskerMovie1966
Strike First FreddyStrike First FreddyFrede HansenMovie1965
Een pige og 39 sømændEen pige og 39 sømændPeter EberhardtMovie1965
LandmandslivLandmandslivFrits Triddlefitz - Marias tilbederMovie1965
En ven i bolignødenEn ven i bolignødenHarry OlsenMovie1965
Five men and RosaFive men and Rosa'Smukke-Arne' Arne Herluf JensenMovie1964
Death Comes at High NoonDeath Comes at High NoonBertel LindbergMovie1964
SelvmordsskolenSelvmordsskolenSønMovie1964
Hvad med os?Hvad med os?IwanMovie1963
En af dageneEn af dageneMogensMovie1963
JetpiloterJetpiloterSelf / AppearanceMovie1961
Løgn og løvebrølLøgn og løvebrølSelf / AppearanceMovie1961