Ulf Pilgaard (15 November 1940 – 28 October 2024) was a Danish actor.
Life and career Pilgaard was born in Skive, Denmark on 15 November 1940. The son of a priest, he initially studied theology before transitioning to a career in acting.
Pilgaard was a prominent figure in Cirkusrevyen, where he performed for 28 years. He appeared in several films, including Nightwatch and .
For his role in Farligt venskab, he won both the Bodil Award and Robert Award for Best Leading Actor.
Pilgaard was married. He died from a cardiac arrest on 28 October 2024, at the age of 83.
Selected filmography Year Film Role Notes2006 Tempelriddernes skat 2004 Kongekabale 2003 Stealing Rembrandt Arven 2002 Open Hearts 1995 1994 Nightwatch 1987 1985 1978 Fængslende feriedage 1977 Mind Your Back, Professor 1976 1974 Nøddebo Præstegård Me, Too, in the Mafia 19 Red Roses 1973 Sunstroke at the Beach Resort 1972 Lenin, You Rascal, You 1970 Giv Gud en chance om søndagen 1968 The Olsen Gang
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