About Teddy Petersen
Lived 1892 – 1991 (aged 98). Teddy Petersen was a Danish conductor and musician.
Teddy Petersen (21 November 1892 – 15 April 1991) was a Danish bandleader and violinist. He was formally trained at the conservatory in Copenhagen and worked with many orchestras, directed music for numerous films, and recorded approximately 1,000 records.
Personal life Petersen married Jenny Koefoed on 17 May 1919.
Filmography (as conductor) 1938 - Bolettes brudefærd 1940 - En pige med pep 1940 - Sørensen og Rasmussen 1941 - Far skal giftes 1942 - Frk. Vildkat 1942 - A Gentleman in Top Hat and Tails 1942 - Lykken kommer 1943 - Alt for karrieren 1944 - Det bødes der for 1945 - Man elsker kun en gang 1949 - Lejlighed til leje 1950 - Min kone er uskyldig
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Who was Teddy Petersen?
Danish bandleader
When was Teddy Petersen born?
Teddy Petersen was born on 21 November 1892.
When did Teddy Petersen die?
Teddy Petersen died on 15 April 1991.
What was Teddy Petersen's occupation?
Teddy Petersen was a conductor and musician.
What nationality was Teddy Petersen?
Teddy Petersen was Danish.
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