Jesper Klein | |
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| Born | 13 November 1944 Næstved, Denmark |
| Died | 22 August 2011 (aged 66) Frederiksberg, Denmark |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1968–2011 |
Jesper Klein (13 November 1944 – 22 August 2011)[1][2] was a Danish actor. He appeared in over 80 films and television shows since 1968. He starred in the 1969 film Ballad of Carl-Henning, which was entered into the 19th Berlin International Film Festival. Klein received the 1984 Robert Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his role in Nils Malmros' Beauty and the Beast.[3]
From 1970 to 2006 he was married to Lykke Nielsen, they have a son Sebastian. Lykke died in 2006. Jesper Klein died on 22 August 2011, after a short battle with cancer, at the age of 66.
- ^ "Jesper Klein er død". Berlingske (in Danish). 22 August 2011. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
- ^ "Ballad of Carl-Henning" Actor Jesper Klein R.I.P.
- ^ Petersen, Jesper Bo. "Jesper Klein, det sidste interview". Filmmagasinet Ekko (in Danish). Retrieved 14 June 2021.