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Ove Sprogøe

Danish actor (1919-2004) · Denmark · On the map · Actors · Died at 84

Ove Wendelboe Sprogøe Petersen was a Danish actor and voice actor. He is probably best known for his role as gang leader Egon Olsen in the Olsen-banden films.

Ove Sprogøe is read about 137 times a day, in 13 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 28 October 2026

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A life in dates

2004Died14 September 20041999Bodil Honorary AwardAward1998The Olsen Gang's Last TrickFilm, Egon Olsen1996Charlot og CharlotteSeries, Grev Birksted1992Crumb at a GallopFilm, Anders1990Dr. DipSeries, Finn Klar Rask1989Ole Haslund FoundationAward1987Sådan er det bareSeries, Kurt (Anettes far)Hip Hip Hurrah!Film, 1987Bonatzi1984AnthonsenSeries, Holger Anthonsen1982Henover midtenSeries, Erich von Herning1981The Olsen Gang Jumps the FenceFilm, Egon Olsen1980Vores årSeries, Ludvig Blom1979Jul i GammelbySeries, Nissefar1978MatadorSeries, Dr. Louis Hansen1977The Olsen Gang Outta SightFilm, Egon Olsen1976TeaterpokalenAward1975Bodil Award for Best Actor in a Leading RoleAwardThe Olsen Gang on the TrackFilm, 1975Egon Olsen1973The Olsen Gang Runs AmokFilm, Egon Olsen1972Bodil Award for Best Actor in a Leading RoleAwardNoget om nisserSeries, 19721971The Olsen Gang in JutlandFilm, Egon Olsen1970The House at ChristianshavnSeries, Larsen1969Five and the SpiesFilm, Onkel Quentin1967Love Thy NeighbourFilm, Pastor Weigaard1964Don Olsen kommer til byenFilm, Brandmand1962Journey to the Seventh PlanetFilm, Barry O'Sullivan1960Baronessen fra benzintankenFilm, Lars Tofte1958Styrmand KarlsenFilm, Ole Olsen1956Bodil Award for Best Actor in a Leading RoleAward1919Born21 December 1919

People around Ove

  • You Are Not Alone 1978
  • The Olsen Gang Sees Red 1976
  • The Olsen Gang on the Track 1975
  • The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang 1974
  • The Olsen Gang Outta Sight 1977

Also in Deutsch

Filmography 40

187 credits on file

Television 16

Media & music

Photos 1

Awards

Bodil Honorary Award1999
Ole Haslund Foundation1989
Teaterpokalen1976
Bodil Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role1975
Bodil Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role1972
Bodil Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role1956

About this person

Country
Denmark
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 2004 · aged 84