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Poul Reichhardt
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| Born | 2 February 1913 Ganløse, Egedal Municipality, Denmark
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| Died | 31 October 1985 (aged 72) |
| Years active | 1932-1981 |
Poul David Reichhardt (born February 2, 1913 – died October 31, 1985) was a famous Danish actor. He was well-known for his roles in Danish movies from the 1940s and 1950s. Later, he also took on more serious and different kinds of roles. He starred in popular TV shows like Huset på Christianshavn and Matador. He also appeared in the Olsen-banden films.
For almost 30 years, Poul Reichhardt was a leading actor in Danish movies. He was also popular on stage. He started acting in 1931 as an extra in a play called Styrmand Karlsens flammer. By the 1930s, he was already making a name for himself.
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Poul Reichhardt: A Danish Acting Star
Poul Reichhardt became very famous during World War II. After 1945, he was seen as the perfect movie hero. He often played a simple, clever, and funny man. Sometimes his characters were a bit hot-tempered, but they were always humorous. His talent for acting and singing made him a very popular artist.
Popular Roles and Movies
Poul Reichhardt became especially popular in the 1950s. He starred in movies based on novels by Morten Korch, another popular Danish writer. In these films, he usually played an honest young farmer. This farmer would fight for his happiness and for the person he loved.
Even if some movies were not considered high quality, Poul Reichhardt always did his best. He put a lot of effort into every role. Some of his best movie roles were as a hero during World War II in De røde Enge (The Red Meadows, 1945). He also played a soldier in Soldaten og Jenny (The Soldier and Jenny, 1947).
Acting and Singing Talents
Poul Reichhardt was also a talented singer. This even led him to perform in operas, like playing Papageno in The Magic Flute. People often saw him as a "man of the people." However, he could also play sophisticated characters.
Besides his many popular roles, Reichhardt also became a respected character actor. He performed in plays like Death of a Salesman and The Entertainer. He also voiced characters in Danish versions of animated films. These included Fantasia and The Sword in the Stone.
Later Years and Legacy
Poul Reichhardt continued to be popular even as he got older. He took on new roles, especially on TV. One of his most famous later roles was as Olsen in the TV series Huset på Christianshavn. Olsen was a loud but kind furniture mover.
In 1981, Poul Reichhardt became very ill and needed a wheelchair. He passed away at the age of 72 on October 31, 1985. His son, Peter Reichhardt, also became an actor.
Selected Filmography Highlights
Poul Reichhardt appeared in many films throughout his career. Here are some of his notable works:
- I kantonnement (1931)
- Odds 777 (1932)
- Jens Langkniv (1940)
- De røde enge (1945)
- Soldaten og Jenny (1947)
- De røde heste (1950)
- Mød mig på Cassiopeia (1951)
- Adam og Eva (1953)
- Qivitoq (1956)
- Vagabonderne på Bakkegården (1958)
- The Counterfeit Traitor (1962)
- Frøken April (1963)
- Olsen-banden (1968)
- Ballade på Christianshavn (1971)
- Olsen-bandens store kup (1972)
- Nitten røde roser (1974)
- Affæren i Mølleby (1976)
- Olsen-banden over alle bjerge (1981)
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Poul Reichhardt, a famous Danish actor.
