About Hans W. Petersen
Lived 1897 – 1974 (aged 77). Hans W. Petersen was a Danish actor.
Hans W. Petersen (28 January 1897 – 27 April 1974) was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 40 films between 1921 and 1974. He won the Bodil Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role as Victor in . He was born and had died in Denmark.
Selected filmography
The White Geisha (1926) Skal vi vædde en million? (1932) Han, hun og Hamlet (1932) Ud i den kolde sne (1934) Helle for Helene (1959) Det skete på Møllegården (1960) Lykkens musikanter (1962) Miss April (1963) School for Suicide (1964) Don Olsen kommer til byen (1964) Hunger (1966) Amour (1970) Oh, to Be on the Bandwagon! (1972)
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Who was Hans W. Petersen?
Danish actor (1897–1974)
When was Hans W. Petersen born?
Hans W. Petersen was born on 28 January 1897 in Fødsels- og Plejestiftelsen.
When did Hans W. Petersen die?
Hans W. Petersen died on 27 April 1974 in Gentofte.
What was Hans W. Petersen's occupation?
Hans W. Petersen was an actor.
What nationality was Hans W. Petersen?
Hans W. Petersen was Danish.
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