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Preben Lerdorff Rye

Acting

Born May 23, 1917 · Rudkøbing, Denmark

Died June 15, 1995

Also known as Preben Leerdorff-Rye · Preben Lerdorff · Preben Lerdorff-Rye

Biography

Preben Lerdorff Rye was a prolific actor in Danish cinema during the mid-to-late 20th century. After varied educations in physical labor jobs, Rye debuted at Odenste Teater in 1938 and later got admitted to Det Kgl. Teater as a student in 1940, where he later became an actor, and was performing on stage up until 1961. Rye then took a brief break from the stage and acting and went on to live as a "civilian", until 1973, where he took up acting full time again, both in film and in theaters.

Awards & recognition

  • Bodil AwardBest Actor in a Leading Role · 1959
  • Bodil AwardBest Actor in a Supporting Role · 1951

Filmography5 titles