Lars Simonsen

Lars Simonsen

actor

Lars Simonsen was born on Sep 19, 1963 in Denmark. Lars Simonsen's big-screen debut came with Twist and Shout directed by Bille August in 1984, strarring Erik. Lars Simonsen is known for The Bridge directed by Henrik Georgsson, Sofia Helin stars as Saga and Rafael Pettersson as John. Lars Simonsen has got 4 awards and 1 nominations so far. The most recent award Lars Simonsen achieved is Berlin International Film Festival. The upcoming new movie Lars Simonsen plays is Out of the Darkness which will be released on Apr 21, 2022.

Lars Simonsen debuted with a fantastic performance as the sensitive teenager Erik in Bille August's film 'Tro, Håb og Kærlighed'. The role brought him his first Robert award for the best actor in a leading role. After this he played roles such as the shy son in the comedy 'Når engle Elsker' and the subdued son in Bille August's Oscar winning feature film 'Pelle Eroberen'.Lars has played in several performances at theatres such as the Betty Nansen Theatre and the Gladsaxe Theatre and since 2001 he has been employed as part of the permanent cast of actors at Odense Theatre where he has especially been noted for his performances in productions such as 'De Nøgne Træer', 'Erasmus Montanus', 'Helligtrekongers Aften', 'Pinocchios Aske', 'Den Gerrige', 'Mikaél', 'BLOD' and 'Odysseen'. In 1998 Lars won the Robert award for Best Actor in a Leading Role again, this time for his role in Nils Malmro's historical Faroese drama 'Barbara' in which he played a lovestruck vicar. Since then Lars has acted in both film and TV productions, including 'Manden som ikke ville Dø', Klinkevals', 'Skjulte Spor', 'Rejseholdet', 'Forsvar' and 'Forbrydelsen'. Lars graduated from Århus Theatres Acting School in 1990.

  • Birthday

    Sep 19, 1963
  • Place of Birth

    Denmark
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Awards

4 wins & 1 nominations

Berlin International Film Festival
1998
Denmark.
Winner - EFP Shooting Star
Danish Film Awards (Robert)
1998
Best Actor (Årets mandlige hovedrolle)
Winner - Robert
1985
Best Actor (Årets mandlige hovedrolle)
Winner - Robert
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