Niels Hausgaard

Niels Samuel Hausgaard (born 31 August 1944) is a Danish singer, songwriter and comedian. He is best known for his songs and understated comedy which often combine dry observations on the human condition with the trials and tribulations of life in a welfare state. Originally, Hausgaard spoke with a distinct dialect in his shows, vendelbomål, which has become something of a trademark during his sets, but in recent years it has been somewhat toned down.

Originally from Hirtshals, he now lives in Hundelev. Both towns are situated in Vendsyssel, Region Nordjylland, Denmark.

Awards and honors In Denmark, Hausgaard has been awarded several prizes for his contribution to Danish culture.

2001 and 2004, Best TV entertainment 2006, The Gelsted Prize 2006, Gelsted-Kirk-Scherfig Prize 2006, Årets Sangskriver 2012, Den Gyldne Grundtvig

The prize in 2006 by Gelsted-Kirk-Scherfig-Fonden, included 25,000 Danish kroner (about 5,000 US dollars), but he gave the money to the newspaper Dagbladet Arbejderen in an effort to support critical journalism.

Discography 1974 – Et Portræt 1975 – Til Ane 1977 – Men det går jo nok 1979 – Kunst 1982 – Når alt kommer til alt 1983 – Han tog realen med 1985 – Kom lad os danse 1988 – Som jeg altid plejer at sige 1991 – I fornuftens land 1992 – En halv time tidligere 2006 – Flyv så

Literature A portrait.

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