Claus Ryskjær was a Danish actor and writer, born on June 26, 1945, in Frederiksberg, Denmark. He is best known for his roles in Gufol mysteriet (1997), Huset på Christianshavn (1970), and The Crumbs: A Very Crumby Christmas (2006). He was married to Elisabeth Rasmussen and Jane Thomsen.
Personal and Family Life
Claus Ryskjær was married to Elisabeth Rasmussen from January 8, 1975, until his death on December 11, 2016. He was also previously married to Jane Thomsen, although that union ended in divorce. Ryskjær’s personal life remained mostly private, and he focused on his career in acting and writing.
Death and Legacy
Claus Ryskjær passed away on December 12, 2016, in Copenhagen, Denmark, due to undisclosed causes. His contributions to Danish film and television have left a lasting impact, and he is remembered for his unique voice and memorable characters. His work continues to be celebrated and appreciated by fans of Danish cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Olsen-banden deruda’ | 1977-09-30 | Georg |
| Grev Axel | 2001-04-06 | Baron Gjerløv |
| Samson og Sally | 1984-10-12 | Baleen whale (voice) |
| Fuglekrigen i Kanøfleskoven | 1990-07-01 | Fagin (voice) |
| Drengen der ville gøre det umulige | 2002-12-18 | Dog / Wolf (voice) |
| Jungledyret Hugo 3: Fræk, flabet og fri | 2007-12-21 | Prof. Strix (Voice) |
| Pigen fra Egborg | 1969-09-12 | Cykelbudet Kaj |
| Cirkeline – Ost og kærlighed | 2000-02-10 | Mille’s Dad (Voice) |
| Cirkeline – Storbyens mus | 1998-12-10 | Rat (Voice) |
| Nu går den på Dagmar | 1972-10-23 | |
| Sjov i gaden | 1969-08-01 | Cykelbud |
| Jeppe på Bjerget | 1981-02-16 | Peter Kane Lakaj |
| Jullerup Færgeby | 1974-12-01 | Anton / Far / Lodsen / Kranføreren (voice) |
| Strit og Stumme | 1987-11-20 | The President (voice) |
| Tid til forandring | 2004-08-13 | Svend |
| Stormvarsel | 1968-12-24 | Kjeld |
| Cirkusrevyen 2005 | 2005-10-24 | Various |
| Danmark er lukket | 1980-10-31 | Æblet |
| Krummerne: Så er det jul igen | 2006-11-17 | Svendsen – Vicevært |
| Den røde rubin | 1970-03-02 | Jo |
| I den grønne skov | 1968-03-29 | |
| Den grønne elevator | 1996-01-01 | Billy Bartlett |
| Cirkusrevyen 1995 | 1995-01-01 | Himself / Various roles |
| Den røde tråd | 1989-10-13 | |
| Kampen om den røde ko | 1987-11-27 | |
| Olsen-bandens sidste stik | 1998-12-18 | Porter at Incineration Plant |
| Olsen-bandens store kup | 1972-10-06 | Verkäufer, der Børge einkleidet (uncredited) |
| Olsen-banden over alle bjerge | 1981-12-26 | Bodyguard Leader |
| Høfeber | 1991-12-20 | |
| Olsen-Banden Junior | 2001-12-14 | |
| Bølle Bob | 1998-12-03 | Kold Kristensen |
| Walter og Carlo: Op på fars hat | 1985-11-29 | |
| Familien Gyldenkål | 1975-01-01 | Værkfører |
| Et godt liv | 1970-09-21 | Peter |
| Gitte i april | 1969-01-01 | |
| Cykelmyggen og dansemyggen | 2007-06-07 | Arbejdsmyre(r) Brian |
| Barselstuen | 1976-12-26 | Claus |