Birgit Brüel was a Danish actress best known for her roles in “I den grønne skov,” “Jeg elsker blåt,” and “Hidden Fear.” Born on October 6, 1927, in Denmark, she had a successful acting career until her passing on February 23, 1996.
Personal and Family Life
Birgit Brüel was married three times, first to Irving Karl Gunsted from 1946 to 1949, then to Max Brüel from 1951 until their divorce in 1962, and lastly to Nils Vest from 1968 to 1973. She was a mother to twin daughters, Rebecca and Sanne Brüel, both of whom pursued singing careers. Additionally, she was the grandmother of actress and singer Kaya Brüel.
Death and Legacy
Birgit Brüel passed away on February 23, 1996, in Denmark. Her contributions to Danish cinema and television have left a lasting impact, and she is remembered for her memorable performances and the talent she passed on to her family.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Familien Gyldenkål vinder valget | 1977-10-17 | |
| En sømand går i land | 1954-07-26 | |
| Jullerup Færgeby | 1974-12-01 | Grace (voice) |
| Trællene | 1978-03-27 | |
| Trællenes oprør | 1979-10-08 | |
| Trællenes børn | 1980-10-14 | |
| Ta’ det som en mand, frue! | 1975-03-24 | Grethe |
| Weekend | 1962-10-29 | Tove |
| Farvel Thomas | 1968-02-25 | |
| De sjove aar | 1959-08-31 | |
| Johnny Larsen | 1979-10-01 | |
| Far til fire i sneen | 1954-11-01 | |
| Syg og Munter | 1974-04-25 | Dame på værtshus |
| I den grønne skov | 1968-03-29 | |
| Jeg elsker blåt | 1968-06-21 | |
| Der var engang en krig | 1966-11-16 | Markus’ mother |
| Det kære legetøj | 1968-07-28 | Clotilde |
| Med kærlig hilsen | 1971-08-19 | Harpenistinde i 1740 |
| Normannerne | 1976-04-01 | Offerpræstinde |
| Kære Irene | 1971-02-26 | |
| Skal vi danse først? | 1979-12-21 | Bodil |
| A Música Segundo Tom Jobim | 2012-05-20 | Self (archive footage) |
| Far til fire | 1953-11-02 | Cykelpige |
| 3 | 1971-10-21 | Ingrids mor |
| Man sku’ være noget ved musikken | 1972-09-12 | |
| To | 1964-08-26 | |
| Smukke Dreng | 1993-03-26 | |
| Jullerup Færgeby | 1974-12-01 | Grace (voice) |
| Torvet | 1981-12-01 | Fru Hittestrup |
| Hvad en møller kan komme ud for | 1970-12-01 | Nissemor |
| Rejseholdet | 1983-04-30 | Karen Vind |
| En by i provinsen | 1977-04-09 | Fru Persson |
| Krigsdøtre | 1981-08-30 |