About Ole Olsen
Lived 1863 – 1943 (aged 80). Ole Olsen was a Danish film director, film producer, autobiographer and nordisk Film.
Ole Olsen (5 May 1863 – 5 October 1943) was a Danish film producer and the 1906 founder of Nordisk Film.
Olsen was born in Starreklinte, Vallekilde Parish on the Odsherred peninsula of northwestern Zealand; he died in Hellerup, outside Copenhagen.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ole Olsen?
Danish film producer (1863—1943)
When was Ole Olsen born?
Ole Olsen was born on 5 May 1863 in Vallekilde Parish.
When did Ole Olsen die?
Ole Olsen died on 5 October 1943 in Hellerup.
What was Ole Olsen's occupation?
Ole Olsen was a film director, film producer, autobiographer and nordisk Film.
What nationality was Ole Olsen?
Ole Olsen was Danish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ole Olsen (filmmaker)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ole Olsen. https://biography.guide/ole-olsen-film-director/
MLA: "Ole Olsen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ole-olsen-film-director/.
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