Harald Madsen was an American actor best known for his work in Krudt med knald, Hallo! Afrika forude!, and Han, hun og Hamlet. Born on November 20, 1890, in Silkeborg, Denmark, he captivated audiences in the early to mid-20th century.
Personal and Family Life
Harald Madsen was married to Anna Sandberg. He had a successful comedy partnership with Carl Schenstrøm, which led to their fame in Denmark and abroad. Madsen joined the Zircus Miehe at just 14 years old and spent 11 years touring as part of a clown trio.
Career Highlights
Harald Madsen became a prominent figure in Danish cinema, appearing in 51 films from 1917 to 1948. He and Schenstrøm worked together on over 40 films until Schenstrøm’s death in 1942, after which Madsen only made one final movie, Hjältar mot sin vilja. His comedy duo was known as “Fy og Bi” in Denmark, and they entertained audiences with their humorous sketches.
Death and Legacy
Harald Madsen passed away on July 13, 1949, in Usseroed, Denmark, due to natural causes. His contributions to comedy and film left a lasting impact on Danish entertainment. Madsen is remembered for his unique style and the joyful moments he created for his audiences.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Zirkus Saran | 1935-11-29 | Clown |
| Vester-vov-vov | 1927-10-14 | Bivognen |
| Polis Paulus’ påskasmäll | 1925-04-06 | Paulus Storm |
| Blinde Passagiere | 1936-08-20 | Patachon, blinder Passagier |
| Pat und Patachon im Paradies | 1937-10-21 | Patachon |
| Bleka greven | 1937-02-22 | Släpvagnen |
| Han, hun og Hamlet | 1932-11-07 | |
| Der letzte Mann | 1924-12-23 | Wedding Musician (uncredited) |
| Kongen af Pelikanien | 1928-08-16 | Bivognen, sminkøren |
| Alexander den Store | 1917-11-12 | Teodor Lampe |
| I de gode gamle dage | 1940-08-09 | Bivognen |
| Cocktails | 1928-12-04 | It |
| Mädchenräuber | 1936-02-06 | Patachon |
| Don Quixote | 1926-11-30 | Sancho Panza |
| Schwiegersöhne | 1926-12-25 | |
| Filmens Helte | 1928-10-01 | Bivognen |
| Han, hun og Hamlet | 1922-09-16 | |
| Zwei Vagabunden im Prater | 1925-09-25 | |
| Calle og Palle | 1948-02-26 | |
| Ulvejægerne | 1926-03-06 | Bivognen |
| Film, flirt og forlovelse | 1921-10-17 | Bivognen |
| Dødsbokseren | 1926-01-09 | Bi |
| Kys, Klap og Kommers | 1929-09-01 | Bi |
| Pas paa pigerne | 1930-12-26 | Bi |
| Hr. Tell og Søn | 1930-10-07 | Bivognen |
| Tordenstenene | 1927-12-26 | Bivognen |
| Ebberöds bank | 1926-09-13 | |
| Nu kommer vi igen | 1922-01-01 | |
| Højt paa en Kvist | 1929-12-26 | Patachon (Bivognen) |
| I kantonnement | 1932-03-28 | |
| Hallo! Afrika forude! | 1929-10-03 | |
| Kraft og skønhed | 1928-02-02 | |
| Tausend Worte Deutsch | 1930-12-05 | |
| The Bilberries | 1925-02-23 | |
| Krudt med Knald | 1931-10-16 | |
| Mellem Muntre Musikanter | 1922-11-22 | |
| Ole Opfinders Offer | 1924-12-01 |