Biography
Else Højgaard (18 April 1906–11 July 1979) was a Danish ballerina and an actress of stage and screen. Noted for a fiery temperament and edgy intensity, Højgaard premiered as a solo ballerina for George Balanchine in 1931 and was the primary dancer for Harald Lander until 1942. Højgaard later went on to a long career as a dramatic actress, performing and teaching at the Royal Danish Theatre. She performed in radio and television, and played supporting roles in several films including the dark drama Café Paradis (1950). Højgaard was awarded a knighthood in the Order of the Dannebrog in 1961 and promoted to Knight 1st Class in 1971.
Filmography
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Movies 8
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1906-04-18
Deathday1979-07-11 (73 years old)
Birth PlaceCopenhagen, Denmark
ChildrenMads Højgaard
SiblingsSøren Melson
CitizenshipsDenmark
AwardsKnight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog, Ingenio et arti
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