Portrait of Morten Grunwald

Morten Grunwald

Bio: Born in Odense, Denmark on December 9th, 1934, Morten Grunwald is "World famous in Denmark" for several popular film roles. Most famous, however, will always be his Benny in all of the "Olsen Banden" films, where he starred alongside Ove Sprogøe and Poul Bundgaard
Born: Sun, Dec 09 1934
Birthplace: Odense, Denmark

Death: Wed, Nov 14 2018
Morten Grunwald is 83 years old
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Poster of The Olsen Gang: Forever!
The Olsen Gang: Forever!
Morten Grunwald would have been no older than 83 in The Olsen Gang: Forever! as 'Benny Frandsen'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 27 2018
Poster of Vitello
Vitello
Morten Grunwald was 83 in Vitello as 'Gud (voice)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 2018
Poster of Historien om Olsen Banden
Historien om Olsen Banden
Morten Grunwald was 80 in Historien om Olsen Banden
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 22 2015
Poster of Silent Heart
Silent Heart
Morten Grunwald was 79 in Silent Heart as 'Poul'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 13 2014
Poster of The Experiment
The Experiment
Morten Grunwald was 75 in The Experiment as 'Hr. Omann'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 2010
Poster of White Night
White Night
Morten Grunwald was 72 in White Night as 'Jacob Nymann'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 2007
Poster of When a Man Comes Home
When a Man Comes Home
Morten Grunwald was 72 in When a Man Comes Home as 'Direktøren'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 2007
Poster of The Black Madonna
The Black Madonna
Morten Grunwald was 72 in The Black Madonna as 'Kurt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 09 2007
Poster of Gambler
Gambler
Morten Grunwald was 71 in Gambler as 'Himself (The film consultant)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 20 2006
Poster of The Olsen Gang's Last Trick
The Olsen Gang's Last Trick
Morten Grunwald was 64 in The Olsen Gang's Last Trick as 'Benny Frandsen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 1998
Poster of I Wonder Who's Kissing You Now
I Wonder Who's Kissing You Now
Morten Grunwald was 63 in I Wonder Who's Kissing You Now as 'Peter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1998
Poster of Den store kul-tur
Den store kul-tur
Morten Grunwald was 61 in Den store kul-tur as 'Kultur borgmester'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Murder in Paradise
Murder in Paradise
Morten Grunwald was 53 in Murder in Paradise as 'Redaktør Otzen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 1988
Poster of Hip Hip Hurrah!
Hip Hip Hurrah!
Morten Grunwald was 52 in Hip Hip Hurrah! as 'Michael Ancher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 04 1987
Poster of Ballerup Boulevard
Ballerup Boulevard
Morten Grunwald was 51 in Ballerup Boulevard as 'Ralf, Pinkys far'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1986
Poster of Murder in the Dark
Murder in the Dark
Morten Grunwald was 51 in Murder in the Dark as 'Redaktør Otzen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1986
Poster of The Wolf at the Door
The Wolf at the Door
Morten Grunwald was 51 in The Wolf at the Door as 'Durand-Ruel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 1986
Poster of The Olsen Gang Long Gone
The Olsen Gang Long Gone
Morten Grunwald was 47 in The Olsen Gang Long Gone as 'Benny Frandsen'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1981
Poster of The Olsen Gang Jumps the Fence
The Olsen Gang Jumps the Fence
Morten Grunwald was 46 in The Olsen Gang Jumps the Fence as 'Benny Frandsen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1981
Poster of The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders
The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders
Morten Grunwald was 45 in The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders as 'Benny Frandsen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 1979
Poster of The Olsen Gang Goes to War
The Olsen Gang Goes to War
Morten Grunwald was 43 in The Olsen Gang Goes to War as 'Benny Frandsen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1978
Poster of The Olsen Gang Outta Sight
The Olsen Gang Outta Sight
Morten Grunwald was 42 in The Olsen Gang Outta Sight as 'Benny Frandsen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1977
Poster of Asger Jorn
Asger Jorn
Morten Grunwald was 42 in Asger Jorn as 'Speaker'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of The Olsen Gang Sees Red
The Olsen Gang Sees Red
Morten Grunwald was 41 in The Olsen Gang Sees Red as 'Benny Frandsen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1976
Poster of Kassen stemmer
Kassen stemmer
Morten Grunwald was 41 in Kassen stemmer
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 02 1976
Poster of Den dobbelte mand
Den dobbelte mand
Morten Grunwald was 41 in Den dobbelte mand
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 19 1976
Poster of Hjerter er trumf
Hjerter er trumf
Morten Grunwald was 41 in Hjerter er trumf
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 19 1976
Poster of Olsen Banden Et Isoleret Tilfælde
Olsen Banden Et Isoleret Tilfælde
Morten Grunwald was 41 in Olsen Banden Et Isoleret Tilfælde as 'Benny Frandsen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of The Olsen Gang on the Track
The Olsen Gang on the Track
Morten Grunwald was 40 in The Olsen Gang on the Track as 'Benny Frandsen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1975
Poster of Only the Truth
Only the Truth
Morten Grunwald was 40 in Only the Truth as 'Ejnarsen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1975
Poster of The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang
The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang
Morten Grunwald was 39 in The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang as 'Benny Frandsen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1974
Poster of The Olsen Gang Runs Amok
The Olsen Gang Runs Amok
Morten Grunwald was 38 in The Olsen Gang Runs Amok as 'Benny Frandsen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1973
Poster of The Olsen Gang's Big Score
The Olsen Gang's Big Score
Morten Grunwald was 37 in The Olsen Gang's Big Score as 'Benny Frandsen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1972
Poster of Pelsen
Pelsen
Morten Grunwald was 36 in Pelsen as 'Lange Aage'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 30 1971
Poster of The Olsen Gang in Jutland
The Olsen Gang in Jutland
Morten Grunwald was 36 in The Olsen Gang in Jutland as 'Benny Frandsen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1971
Poster of I morgen, min elskede
I morgen, min elskede
Morten Grunwald was 36 in I morgen, min elskede
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1971
Poster of Amour
Amour
Morten Grunwald was 35 in Amour as 'Brandmajoren'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 06 1970
Poster of The Olsen Gang in a Fix
The Olsen Gang in a Fix
Morten Grunwald was 34 in The Olsen Gang in a Fix as 'Benny Frandsen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1969
Poster of The Egborg Girl
The Egborg Girl
Morten Grunwald was 34 in The Egborg Girl as 'Fuldmægtig hos Mikkelsen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1969
Poster of Along Came a Soldier
Along Came a Soldier
Morten Grunwald was 34 in Along Came a Soldier
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 07 1969
Poster of Days in My Father's House
Days in My Father's House
Morten Grunwald was 33 in Days in My Father's House as 'Jens, Kirstens bror'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 11 1968
Poster of The Olsen Gang
The Olsen Gang
Morten Grunwald was 33 in The Olsen Gang as 'Benny Frandsen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1968
Poster of Friends at Arms: On a Bear Run
Friends at Arms: On a Bear Run
Morten Grunwald was 33 in Friends at Arms: On a Bear Run as 'Læge'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1968
Poster of Det var en lørdag aften
Det var en lørdag aften
Morten Grunwald was 33 in Det var en lørdag aften as 'Hans'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 27 1968
Poster of I den grønne skov
I den grønne skov
Morten Grunwald was 33 in I den grønne skov
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1968
Poster of Life with Daddy
Life with Daddy
Morten Grunwald was 33 in Life with Daddy as 'Herbert Nielsen'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 26 1967
Poster of Martha
Martha
Morten Grunwald was 32 in Martha as 'Knud Hansen'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 10 1967
Poster of Pretty-Arne and Rosa
Pretty-Arne and Rosa
Morten Grunwald was 32 in Pretty-Arne and Rosa as 'Arne Herluf Jensen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 1967
Poster of Det er ikke appelsiner - det er heste
Det er ikke appelsiner - det er heste
Morten Grunwald was 32 in Det er ikke appelsiner - det er heste
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 28 1967
Poster of I Stykker
I Stykker
Morten Grunwald was 31 in I Stykker as 'Jan'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 21 1966
Poster of Nu stiger den
Nu stiger den
Morten Grunwald was 31 in Nu stiger den as 'Pehtersen - hans assistent'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 24 1966
Poster of Relax Freddy
Relax Freddy
Morten Grunwald was 31 in Relax Freddy as 'Frede Hansen'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 05 1966
Poster of Dyden går amok
Dyden går amok
Morten Grunwald was 31 in Dyden går amok as 'Niels, fisker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 24 1966
Poster of Strike First Freddy
Strike First Freddy
Morten Grunwald was 31 in Strike First Freddy as 'Frede Hansen'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 21 1965
Poster of Een pige og 39 sømænd
Een pige og 39 sømænd
Morten Grunwald was 30 in Een pige og 39 sømænd as 'Peter Eberhardt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1965
Poster of Landmandsliv
Landmandsliv
Morten Grunwald was 30 in Landmandsliv as 'Frits Triddlefitz - Marias tilbeder'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1965
Poster of En ven i bolignøden
En ven i bolignøden
Morten Grunwald was 30 in En ven i bolignøden as 'Harry Olsen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 08 1965
Poster of Five men and Rosa
Five men and Rosa
Morten Grunwald was 29 in Five men and Rosa as ''Smukke-Arne' Arne Herluf Jensen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1964
Poster of Death Comes at High Noon
Death Comes at High Noon
Morten Grunwald was 29 in Death Comes at High Noon as 'Bertel Lindberg'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 31 1964
Poster of Selvmordsskolen
Selvmordsskolen
Morten Grunwald was 29 in Selvmordsskolen as 'Søn'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 30 1964
Poster of Hvad med os?
Hvad med os?
Morten Grunwald was 28 in Hvad med os? as 'Iwan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1963
Poster of En af dagene
En af dagene
Morten Grunwald was 28 in En af dagene as 'Mogens'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 07 1963
Poster of Jetpiloter
Jetpiloter
Morten Grunwald was 26 in Jetpiloter
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 04 1961
Poster of Løgn og løvebrøl
Løgn og løvebrøl
Morten Grunwald was 26 in Løgn og løvebrøl
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 24 1961

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Jul på slottet
Jul på slottet
Morten Grunwald was 51+ in Jul på slottet as 'Kongen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 01 1986
Poster of Matador
Matador
Morten Grunwald was 43+ in Matador as 'Ernst Nyborg'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 11 1978
Poster of The House at Christianshavn
The House at Christianshavn
Morten Grunwald was 35+ in The House at Christianshavn as 'Mand med papegøje, Jesper, Konsulent Helmskov'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, May 16 1970