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Ditte Gråbøl

Acting

Born June 22, 1959 · København, Danmark

Also known as Ditte Knudsen

Biography

Ditte Gråbøl is a Danish actress. She trained at Aarhus Teater and graduated in 1984. Having worked at Jomfru Ane Teatret, she has appeared in a number of revues, among others the Cirkusrevyen more than once. She has also appeared on TV in Flemming og Berit, Fæhår og Harzen, Bryggeren, Krøniken, The Eagle and Album. Her breakthrough came with the DR satire show, Den gode, den onde og den virk'li sjove which was broadcast from 1990 to 1992. She played various parts on the show but is particularly remembered for her portrayal of a cantankerous, coughing woman in the "Four ordinary Danes" sketch. Gråbøl's name was at the time Ditte Knudsen, Knudsen being her maiden name. She began using the surname of Gråbøl after marrying the director, Niels Gråbøl in 1992. They were, however, divorced in 1998.

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Awards & recognition

  • Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog · 2015
  • Bodil AwardBest Actress in a Supporting Role · 2004
  • Danish Revue Artist of the Year · 1995
  • Bodil AwardBest Actress in a Supporting Role · 1992

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