Jesper Christensen facts for kids

Jesper Christensen (born May 16, 1948) is a famous actor from Copenhagen, Denmark. He is well-known in Europe and has also acted in popular English-language movies.

You might recognize him from his role as the mysterious villain Mr. White in the James Bond movies. He appeared in Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, and Spectre. He has also been in other big films like The Interpreter.

In his home country of Denmark, Christensen is a highly respected actor. He has won four Bodil Awards, which are major Danish film awards. Three of these were for Best Actor and one was for Best Supporting Actor.

Personal Views

In 2006, Jesper Christensen was offered a special honor from the Danish monarchy called the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog. He decided not to accept it.

Christensen explained that he believes the idea of a monarchy does not fit with modern society. He felt that accepting the honor would go against his personal beliefs.

Acting Career

Jesper Christensen has had a long and successful acting career, starting in the late 1960s. He has appeared in many films and television shows, mostly in Denmark but also in international productions.

Becoming a Star in Denmark

Christensen first became known for his roles in Danish films. He won his first Best Actor award in 1978 for the movie Did Somebody Laugh?. He continued to impress audiences and critics with his acting.

He won two more Best Actor awards for his roles in The Bench (2000) and Manslaughter (2005). These films showed his talent for playing complex and interesting characters. He also won a Best Supporting Actor award for the film Barbara in 1997.

International Fame

While he was already a star in Denmark, Christensen became known to audiences around the world when he joined the James Bond series.

The Role of Mr. White

As Mr. White, Christensen played a cool and clever villain who was part of a secret criminal organization. He first appeared in Casino Royale in 2006, where he was a major enemy of James Bond.

He returned as Mr. White in Quantum of Solace (2008) and again in Spectre (2015). His character was an important part of the story that connected these films.

Other Major Films

Besides the Bond movies, Christensen has acted in other English-language films. He played a role in The Interpreter, a thriller directed by Sydney Pollack. He also appeared in The Young Victoria as Baron Stockmar and in The Debt.

Selected Filmography

Jesper Christensen has been in over 100 movies. Here are some of his most notable roles.

External links

• Official website: http://www.jesperchristensen.dk

See also

In Spanish: Jesper Christensen para niños