Lars Simonsen

Hair Color: Dark BlondEye Color: BlueHeight: 186

Education:The Dramatic School at Aarhus Theater from 1986 to 1990

Languages:Mother Tongue: DanishFluent in: English

Biography

Lars Simonsen debuted with a fantastic performance as the sensitive teenager Erik in Bille August’s film ‘Tro, Håb og Kærlighed’. The role brought him his first Danish Academy Award – Robert – for Best Actor in a Leading Role. After this, he played roles such as the shy son in the comedy ‘Når Engle Elsker’ and the subdued son in Bille August’s Oscar winning feature film ‘Pelle Eroberen’.

Lars is a truly gifted theatre actor with roles in several performances at theatres such as the Betty Nansen Theatre and the Gladsaxe Theatre. Since 2001, he has been a part of the permanent cast of actors at Odense Theatre where he is especially noted for his performances in productions such as ‘De Nøgne Træer’, ‘Erasmus Montanus’, ‘Helligtrekongers Aften’, ‘Pinocchios Aske’, ‘Den Gerrige’, ‘Mikaél’, ‘BLOD’ and ‘Odysseen’.

In 1998, Lars won the Robert Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role again, this time for his role in Nils Malmros’ historical Faroese drama ‘Barbara’ in which he played a lovestruck vicar. Since then, Lars has acted in both film and TV productions, including ‘Manden som ikke ville Dø’, Klinkevals’, ‘Skjulte Spor’, ‘Rejseholdet’, ‘Forsvar’ and ‘Forbrydelsen’.

Lars graduated from Århus Theatres Acting School in 1990.

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