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Bodil Kjer
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Bodil Valborg Karen Ellen Kjer
2 September 1917 |
| Died | 1 February 2003 (aged 85) Vedbæk, Denmark
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| Years active | 1937–2001 |
| Awards | Bodil Award 1948 Jenny and the Soldier Bodil Award 1952 Mød mig paa Cassiopeia Bodil Award 1977 Strømer Bodil Award 1997 Lifetime Achievement The Golden Mermaid 2000 Lifetime Achievement |
Bodil Kjer (born September 2, 1917 – died February 1, 2003) was a famous Danish actress. She was known for her amazing talent and charm. People called her a "Primadonna" and the "first lady of Danish theater." This means she was one of the most important and respected actresses in Denmark.
Bodil Kjer starred in many important Danish films. Her roles showed how Danish movies changed over time. For example, she was in Jenny and the Soldier from the 1940s, which showed the serious mood after the war. Later, she starred in fun romantic movies like Mød mig på Cassiopeia in the 1950s. In the 1970s, she was in action dramas like Strømer. She also appeared in the famous movie Babette's Feast in 1987.
Denmark's top film awards, called the Bodil Awards, were actually named after her and another actress, Bodil Ipsen. Bodil Kjer won this award three times for her acting. She won Best Actress in 1948 and 1952, and Best Supporting Actress in 1977. In 1997, she received a special honorary Bodil Award for her amazing work throughout her life.
Bodil Kjer's Early Life and Career
Bodil Valborg Karen Ellen Kjer was born in Odense, Denmark, on September 2, 1917. She started her acting career in films in 1938 with the movie Balletten danser. She continued acting for many years, becoming a beloved figure in Danish cinema and theater. Bodil Kjer passed away on February 1, 2003.
Bodil Kjer's Film Highlights
Bodil Kjer had a long and successful career in movies, appearing in many films from the late 1930s until the early 2000s. Here are some of her most well-known films:
- Jenny and the Soldier (1947): This was one of her early major roles, earning her first Bodil Award for Best Actress.
- Mød mig på Cassiopeia (1951): A popular musical comedy where she played the muse Polyhymnia, winning her second Bodil Award.
- Den forsvundne fuldmægtig (1971): A dramatic role where she played Mrs. Amsted.
- Strømer (1976): An action drama where she won a Bodil Award for Best Supporting Actress.
- Babette's Feast (1987): This film became internationally famous and even won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Bodil Kjer played the character Filippa.
Bodil Kjer's ability to play many different types of characters made her a true legend in Danish film.
See also
- Bodil Awards
- Danish cinema
