Bodil Kjer

Bodil Kjer (2 September 1917 – 1 February 2003) was a Danish actress whose talent and charisma earned her status as a Primadonna and the title of first lady of Danish theater.

Kjer's leading roles reflect the span of Denmark's modern cinema: such as the artistic maturity of the war-torn 1940s in Jenny and the Soldier, the light-hearted romance of the 1950s and 1960s in Mød mig på Cassiopeia, the action drama of the 1970s in Strømer, and the modern epic tale in Babette's Feast (1987). Denmark's highest film prize, the Bodil Awards, were named in honor of Kjer and Bodil Ipsen. Kjer twice received her namesake award for Best Actress (1948, 1952) and once for Best Supporting Actress (1977). In 1997, she accepted an honorary Bodil for lifetime achievement.

Bodil Kjer is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 33 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Sunset Boys (1995), Babette's Feast (1987), Kick Me in the Traditions! (1979), Ludvigsbakke (1978), I den grønne skov (1968), Min kone er uskyldig (1950), Jenny and the Soldier (1947), Tag til Rønneby kro (1941). The recorded credits span 1938 to 2015, including 31 movies and 2 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.