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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 Award — Best Actor in a Leading Role · 1959
- Bodil Award — Best Actor in a Supporting Role · 1951
Filmography5 titles

Ordet
1955as Johannes Borgen (uncredited)
1955as Johannes Borgen (uncredited)

Day of Wrath
1943as Martin, Absalon's Son from First Marriage (uncredited)
1943as Martin, Absalon's Son from First Marriage (uncredited)

Babette's Feast
1987as Kaptajnen
1987as Kaptajnen

The First Circle
1973as Professor Chelnov
1973as Professor Chelnov

The Element of Crime
1984as Grandfather
1984as Grandfather