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Comedians from Denmark

The comedian directory of Denmark — profiles, bios, photos, and social links for comedians from Denmark.

17 comedians

Christian Geo Heltboe

Christian Geo Heltboe, known professionally as Geo, is a Danish comedian. He was born on August 12, 1975, in Gug near Aalborg. His comedic journey began in 1996 at Café KlosterTorvet in Aalborg. Following studies of English at Aalborg University, he moved to Copenhagen in 1999 and started performing on stand-up stages there. Geo’s early career included winning the Denmark Cup Stand-up in 2000 and the Danish Stand-up Championship that same year. The year 2000 proved significant for Geo; he collaborated with Anders Matthesen on the radio program Oraklet and played the role of Aikiko in the TV series Kissmeyer Basic . His breakthrough arrived in 2002 as part of the stand-up show Den ægte vare , which featured Rune Klan, Jacob Tingleff, Mick Øgendahl, Anders Matthesen, and Carsten Eskelund. This show enjoyed considerable success, running for 24 sold-out performances. Geo continued to expand his repertoire, appearing in Talegaver til børn in 2003, the Danish version of Shooting Stars in 2004, and hosting Zulu Bingo for a season in 2004. He also appeared on shows like Rundfunk and Katapult that year. Geo’s diverse career includes stage acting, debuting at Bellevue Teatret in 2006 in the play Ordet Er Mit . From 2006 to 2009, he contributed columns and hidden camera videos for Ekstra Bladet , creating the web TV calendar Ekstra Bladets Jul in 2007. He released his first one-man show, Geo’s Garage, on DVD in early 2006, followed by Ego Geo on DVD in 2008. In 2009, he appeared in an episode of Klovn and contributed a short story to the children’s book Stå Op Historier , which included political commentary. He toured with the one-man show Mit Indre dyr that same year and appeared in the series Hvor fanden er Herning . Geo wrote the book Ikk for sjov - om kemo og comedy in 2013 about his experience with testicular cancer and has subsequently given lectures on this topic. He was appointed cultural ambassador for Aalborg Municipality in 2015, and released the book Hva' så nu in 2017, exploring life after serious illness, followed by a tour with Thomas Skov Gaardsvig based on the book in 2018. He also created the podcast series Far, der er noget vi skal tale om with Thomas Skov in 2018.

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Per Pallesen

Per Pallesen is a Danish actor born on April 30, 1942, in Aars. He is recognized for his extensive career encompassing theater, shows, film, radio, and television, primarily in comedic roles. Before pursuing acting, Pallesen trained as a savings bank assistant. From 1962 to 1966, he studied at the Skuespillerskolen (acting school) at Aalborg Teater, setting the stage for his subsequent career. Pallesen’s filmography includes appearances in over 35 films since 1967. He made an early appearance in 'Onkel Joakims hemmelighed' in 1967 and later featured in 'Girls at Arms' (1975) and 'Girls at Sea' (1977). His comedic talents extended beyond film, as evidenced by his involvement with Hjørringrevyen. He joined the revue in 1978, following Eddie Skoller’s takeover after Thøger Olesens death, and became its leader in 1979. For twenty years, he served as director and instructor for Hjørringrevyen, contributing significantly to its humor which was later incorporated into the television satire program Dansk Naturgas. Pallesen's work in Dansk Naturgas is particularly memorable, where he acted and instructed. He is especially remembered for portraying the character Mathiesen and his relationship with fru Christoff, played by Tommy Kenter. He also co-starred in the musical show Pallesen Pilmark Show with Søren Pilmark from 1984, demonstrating his versatility. Beyond television, Pallesen has performed in musicals such as Styrmand Karlsens flammer, Spillemand på en tagryg, and Les Misérables, and has appeared on stage at the Det kongelige Teater (Royal Theatre) and Aveny Teatret. From 2001 to 2007, he directed numerous theater and revue performances at Nørrebros Teater. In 2010, he performed in Václav Havel’s play Afsked at Odense Teater. His interests extend beyond acting; he published Spis i Roms sidegader (Eat in Rome’s Side Streets) in 2010 and Glæden ved vin (The Joy of Wine) in 2009, and regularly gives around 25 lectures on wine annually. Throughout his career, Pallesen has received recognition for his contributions to Danish entertainment. A square in Aars was named after him in 2008. His personal life includes a marriage to Kirsten Peüliche from 1966 to 1991, with whom he shares two daughters, Trine and Sofie Pallesen, both actresses. He has since had other significant relationships, including one with choreographer and actress Jeanette Binderup-Schultz, and is currently in a relationship with the dentist Vivian Dencker.

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Peter Frödin

Peter Frödin is a multifaceted Danish entertainer, recognized as an actor, comedian, and singer. Born on January 7, 1964, in Christianshavn, he spent his childhood on Amager, Copenhagen, attending Sønderbro Skole. While he initially pursued acting by auditioning for acting school without success, his career began in 1984 with a role in the musical 'Runaways' and subsequently at Merkurteatret. His early experiences included collaborations with Paprika Steen, Hella Joof, and Martin Brygmann at Cafe Teatret, which proved formative for his later work. Frödin’s comedic journey took shape through involvement with the comedy groups Lex & Klatten and Det brune punktum. Music from these groups achieved considerable popularity on Danish radio. He further expanded his reach by co-hosting the children’s show 'Bullerfnis' with Hella Joof from 1990 to 1992, and appearing in several Danish films such as 'Hannibal & Jerry', 'Motello', 'Mirakel', 'Grev Axel', 'Jul I Valhal', and 'En kort en lang'. He also gained recognition through appearances in television commercials for brands like Tuborg and TDC. Notably, his collaboration with Jimmy Jørgensen on the song 'Vent på mig' from 'En kort en lang' became a radio staple between 1995 and 2010. Beyond acting and comedy, Frödin demonstrates a significant musical talent; Jarl Friis Mikkelsen considered him 'one of Denmark’s best singers' during the show 'Her er dit liv'. He collaborated with Bent Fabricius-Bjerre on the album 'Jukebox' in 2004. His creative partnership with Søren Østergaard led to the touring comedy circus, Zirkus Nemo. In 2019, he adopted the persona of Franzi25 for Rød25, releasing schlager music that achieved viral success. He has narrated children’s books by Ole Lund Kirkegaard and Kim Fupz Aakeson, and co-authored 'Lille Allan - Den Menneskelige Antenne' with Line Knutzon in 2012, followed by the sequel 'Lille Allan og Dobbeltgængerskolen' in 2013. More recently, he has appeared as Doktor Munch in the DR Ultra sitcom 'Backstage' and as a detective on the TV 2 show 'Hvem holder masken?' from 2021-2022, and voiced 'Den private samler' in the 2022 film adaptation of 'Lille Allan'. He also served as a judge on 'Danmark har talent' in 2015.

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Sandi Toksvig

Sandi Toksvig, whose full name is Sandra Birgitte Toksvig, is a Danish-British comedian, author, TV and radio host. She was born on May 3, 1958, in Copenhagen, Denmark, to Claus Toksvig, a Danish journalist and foreign correspondent for Danmarks Radio, and Julie Anne Toksvig (née Brett), who is British. Her father covered the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969. She was raised in Europe, Africa, and the United States, and early on she was influenced by Danish entertainer Birgit Overskov. Toksvig's comedy career began at Girton College, Cambridge, where she studied archaeology and anthropology, graduating with first class honours. In 1982, she both penned and acted in the inaugural revue featuring only women at the Footlights, and subsequently contributed further writing to the Cambridge Footlights Revue that received the Perrier Award. Joining the Cambridge University Light Entertainment Society, she debuted on stage at The Comedy Store in London during its opening night, which led to her inclusion within The Comedy Store Players. She began writing for Radio 4’s comedy programme Three Plus One in 1982. 73 (1982–1986), The Saturday Starship, Motormouth, Gilbert's Fridge, and Island Race. She hosted The News Quiz on BBC Radio 4 from September 2006 to June 2015, replacing Simon Hoggart, and was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame after a decade as chair. She took over as host of QI in 2016, succeeding Stephen Fry, and co-presented The Great British Bake Off from 2017 to 2020 alongside Noel Fielding. She has also appeared as a panelist on shows like Call My Bluff, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Mock the Week, Have I Got News for You, and was a guest in I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue. In 2014, she received an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for her services to comedy and broadcasting. Beyond her work in entertainment, Toksvig has demonstrated a commitment to political and social causes. She came out as a lesbian in 1994 and co-founded the Women’s Equality Party in March 2015, expressing strong political views. From 2015 until 2017, she held the position of president for the Women of the Year Lunch. She has written over 20 fiction and non-fiction books, including Tales from the Norse's Mouth (1994), Gladys Reunited: A Personal American Journey (2003), and The End of the Sky (2017). Since 2019, she has been president of the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain and maintains a consistent presence as a columnist in both Good Housekeeping and the Sunday Telegraph.

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Sjúrður Skaale

Sjúrður Skaale, born on March 8, 1967, in Tórshavn, is a multifaceted figure from the Faroe Islands. He is a politician, comedian, former journalist, actor, and singer. His parents were Jóannes Skaale and Óluva Skaale, who worked as a navigation teacher and disability teacher respectively. Skaale’s career path has been diverse, reflecting his wide range of interests and skills. Skaale’s professional journey began with practical experience at Tórshavnar Vatnverk from 1987 to 1988. Following this, he continued his studies and was awarded a Cand.polit. degree, having studied political science in both Copenhagen and Madrid. His education also included additional Spanish language study in Colombia and Copenhagen. From 1989 to 1990, he worked as a journalist for Dimmalætting and Sosialurin, followed by a period as a journalist for Kringvarp Føroya from 1996 to 1999. He also served as an advisor for the Faroese Government from 1999 to 2001, and later as secretary of The North Atlantic Group from 2001 to 2005. From 2005 to 2008, his professional activities encompassed roles as a high school teacher and independent consultant. During this period, he also served as a candidate for Tjóðveldisflokkurin in Tórshavn. Skaale is perhaps best known for his comedic work. He appeared in the comedy series Pipar & Salt with Jákup Veyhe, forming the duo Pipar & Salt (Pepper and Salt). They released several films and shows primarily performed in Tórshavn, creating parodies of various Faroese types, including characters like Esmar Esturoy and individuals from the island of Suðuroy. He starred in the lead role of the comedy series E elski Førjar in 2008, singing several songs in both series that gained popularity. Albums and DVDs were released, including 'Pipar & Salt' (1998), 'Pipar & Salt Classic' (2007), and 'E Elski Førjar' (2008). Skaale has also been involved in political life, serving as a member of the Løgting from 2008 to 2011 and briefly as a substitute member of the Folketinget. He is currently a member of the Danish Folketing since 2011, and serves as chairman of the Folketing's Faeroes group. In 2015, he received 2495 personal votes, becoming the top scorer for all candidates in the Faroe Islands. In 2024, his speech at the Folketinget’s closing debate was awarded 'Årets Danske Tale' (Danish Speech of the Year). Skaale is married to Súsanna O. Skaale, a psychologist.

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