Erik Balling

Screenwriter, Film director

1924 – 2005

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Who was Erik Balling?

Erik Balling was a Danish TV and film director. He created two of Denmark's most popular TV-series, Matador and Huset på Christianshavn.

His feature film Qivitoq was nominated for a Golden Palm at the 1957 Cannes Film Festival, and for an Oscar as Best Foreign Language Film. His 1962 film Den kære familie was entered into the 3rd Moscow International Film Festival.

Together with Henning Bahs, he also created the hugely popular series of Olsen Gang feature films.

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Born
Nov 29, 1924
Nyborg
Also known as
  • Balling
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  • Denmark
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Died
Nov 19, 2005
Gentofte Municipality

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on July 23, 2013

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