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Lau Lauritzen Jr. | |
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 Promotional Photo of Lauritzen for the 1935 film Weekenden | |
| Born | 26 June 1910 Vejle, Denmark |
| Died | 12 May 1977 (aged 66) Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, director, studio head, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1931–1965 |
| Spouse | Lisbeth Movin |
| Awards | Bodil Award 1949 Støt står den danske sømand Bodil Award 1951 Café Paradis Bodil Award 1952 Det Sande Ansigt Bodil Award 1954 Farlig Ungdom Palme d'Or 1946 De Røde Enge |
Lau Lauritzen Jr. (26 June 1910 – 12 May 1977), was a Danish actor, screenwriter, and film director. As a director, he was a 4-time recipient of the Bodil Award for Best Danish Film. Lauritzen co-founded the Danish film studio ASA Film and served as the studio's artistic director (1937–1945) and administrative director (1945–1964).