Ole Ernst Pedersen was a Danish actor who is best known for his roles in “Flugten,” “Hærværk,” and “Olsen-banden” series. Born on May 16, 1940, in Copenhagen, Denmark, he made a significant impact on Danish cinema and theater.
Personal and Family Life
Ole Ernst was the son of Ernst Pedersen, a chef, and Edith Frost. He was married to dentist Vibeke Qvist from 1996 until their divorce in 2005, and they had one child together. Ole Ernst was also a father to Sara Qvist and Sarah Secher Ernst.
Career
Ernst graduated from Odense Teater in 1967, quickly establishing himself as a talented stage actor. He joined Det Kongelige Teater in 1969 and played many leading roles in classic plays like “Hamlet” and “Amadeus.” He became well-known for his part in Hans Kristensen’s gangster film trilogy that began with “Flugten” in 1973, and he starred in numerous other acclaimed films throughout his career.
Death and Legacy
Ole Ernst passed away on September 1, 2013, in Copenhagen, Denmark, under undisclosed circumstances. He is remembered as one of Denmark’s finest actors, having left a lasting legacy in both film and theater.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Flugten | 1973-03-28 | |
| Per | 1975-01-22 | Per Hansen |
| Blind Makker | 1976-08-27 | Per |
| Hærværk | 1977-11-04 | Ole Jastrau |
| Terror | 1977-03-04 | |
| Olsen-banden på sporet | 1975-09-26 | Detective Holm |
| Pyrus: Alletiders jul | 1994-12-01 | Christian II |
| Bron/Broen | 2011-09-21 | Knud |
| Rembrandt | 2004-05-17 | |
| Okay | 2002-03-27 | Nete’s father |