Svend Melsing was an American actor born on December 27, 1888, in Fredericia, Denmark. He is best known for his roles in Don Quixote (1926), De kloge og vi gale (1945), and Manegens stjerne (1912). He passed away on June 8, 1946, in Frederiksberg, Denmark.
Personal and Family Life
Svend Melsing was born Svend Melsing Nielsen. Details about his personal life and family are limited, but he spent significant time in Denmark, where he pursued his acting and writing career.
Career
Melsing’s acting career featured notable performances in various films during the early 20th century. His work in silent films and early sound films helped shape his legacy as a prominent actor in Danish cinema.
Death and Legacy
Svend Melsing died on June 8, 1946, in Frederiksberg, Denmark. His contributions to film, particularly in the silent and early sound eras, have left a lasting impact on Danish cinema, and he is remembered for his dedication to the craft.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel paradis | 1931-10-20 | Skibsofficerens søn |
| Don Quixote | 1926-11-30 | Cardenio |
| Den sidste Nat | 1915-02-08 | |
| Prometheus | 1921-04-18 | |
| Frøken Larsens Karriere | 1920-11-01 | |
| Københavns Sherlock Holmes | 1925-11-30 | |
| De Tre Kammerater | 1912-12-02 |