Astrid Villaume
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Astrid Villaume was a Danish
actress of stage and film best known for her award-winning title role in the 1950 film Susanne
.
near Viborg
, Denmark
. While in her late teens, Villaume performed as an acrobat
in Danish revues. She attended the drama school at the Odense
Theater from 1939 to 1941, and made her debut on stage there in the play Under Krigen (English:In The War). She enjoyed success as a stage actress during the next six years, however she applied to return to the drama school at the Det Kongelige Teater (Royal Danish Theatre
) in 1947. After an audition, she was accepted and attended classes another two years. When asked why she would want to attend drama school twice, Villaume said simply, "Because I thought I needed it.
in the role of Stine Isenkræmmer in Barselsstuen and from July 1949 Villaume was permanently employed there. Over the years she performed a variety of roles including Mary Tyrone in Long Days Journey into Night, the title role in Anna Sophie Hedvig, Magdalone in Mascarade, and Linda Loman in Death of a Salesman
. Villaume also enjoyed great popularity as a film actress. For her first leading role, as the beautiful baker's daughter in the 1950 film Susanne
, Villaume was awarded the Bodil for Best Actress. Villaume went on to perform in 39 films as well as television and radio; one of her films, Qivitoq
, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film. She also provided the voices for the Danish language versions of Disney's Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan
.
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
actress of stage and film best known for her award-winning title role in the 1950 film Susanne
Susanne (1950 film)
Susanne is a Danish film of 1950, directed by Torben Anton Svendsen and starring Astrid Villaume in the title role.The film won three prizes at the 1950 Bodil Awards: Best Actor , Best Actress and Best Film.-Cast:...
.
Early life
Astrid Villaume, the daughter of a pharmacist, was born 3 November 1923 in AalestrupAalestrup
Aalestrup is a town in Vesthimmerland municipality with a population of 2,760 in Region Nordjylland in Denmark.-External links:*...
near Viborg
Viborg, Denmark
Viborg , a town in central Jutland, Denmark, is the seat of both Viborg municipality and Region Midtjylland. Viborg is also the seat of the Western High Court, the High Court for the Jutland peninsula...
, Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
. While in her late teens, Villaume performed as an acrobat
Acrobatics
Acrobatics is the performance of extraordinary feats of balance, agility and motor coordination. It can be found in many of the performing arts, as well as many sports...
in Danish revues. She attended the drama school at the Odense
Odense
The city of Odense is the third largest city in Denmark.Odense City has a population of 167,615 and is the main city of the island of Funen...
Theater from 1939 to 1941, and made her debut on stage there in the play Under Krigen (English:In The War). She enjoyed success as a stage actress during the next six years, however she applied to return to the drama school at the Det Kongelige Teater (Royal Danish Theatre
Royal Danish Theatre
The Royal Danish Theatre is both the national Danish performing arts institution and a name used to refer to its old purpose-built venue from 1874 located on Kongens Nytorv in Copenhagen. The theatre was founded in 1748, first serving as the theatre of the king, and then as the theatre of the...
) in 1947. After an audition, she was accepted and attended classes another two years. When asked why she would want to attend drama school twice, Villaume said simply, "Because I thought I needed it.
Career
She debuted at the Royal Danish TheatreRoyal Danish Theatre
The Royal Danish Theatre is both the national Danish performing arts institution and a name used to refer to its old purpose-built venue from 1874 located on Kongens Nytorv in Copenhagen. The theatre was founded in 1748, first serving as the theatre of the king, and then as the theatre of the...
in the role of Stine Isenkræmmer in Barselsstuen and from July 1949 Villaume was permanently employed there. Over the years she performed a variety of roles including Mary Tyrone in Long Days Journey into Night, the title role in Anna Sophie Hedvig, Magdalone in Mascarade, and Linda Loman in Death of a Salesman
Death of a Salesman
Death of a Salesman is a 1949 play written by American playwright Arthur Miller. It was the recipient of the 1949 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and Tony Award for Best Play. Premiered at the Morosco Theatre in February 1949, the original production ran for a total of 742 performances.-Plot :Willy Loman...
. Villaume also enjoyed great popularity as a film actress. For her first leading role, as the beautiful baker's daughter in the 1950 film Susanne
Susanne
Susanne may refer to:*Susanne , a feminine given name*Susanne , a song by Weezer, later USS SP-411, a United States Navy patrol boat in commission from 1917 to 1919*Susanne , a Danish film directed by Torben Anton Svendsen....
, Villaume was awarded the Bodil for Best Actress. Villaume went on to perform in 39 films as well as television and radio; one of her films, Qivitoq
Qivitoq
Qivitoq is a 1956 Danish film directed by Erik Balling and starring Poul Reichhardt and Astrid Villaume. An intense romantic drama, the movie was filmed entirely on location in Greenland...
, was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film. She also provided the voices for the Danish language versions of Disney's Alice in Wonderland and Peter Pan
Peter Pan
Peter Pan is a character created by Scottish novelist and playwright J. M. Barrie . A mischievous boy who can fly and magically refuses to grow up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as the leader of his gang the Lost Boys, interacting with...
.
Personal life
Villaume married the businessman Carl Magnus von Staffeldt on 11 February 1947. Her husband died in 1959 while she was pregnant with their third child. Astrid Villaume died on 12 February 1995 at the age of 71. She was buried in the Frederiksberg Churchyard in Copenhagen.Filmography
- Pas på svinget i SolbyPas på svinget i SolbyPas på svinget i Solby is a 1940 Danish family film directed by Lau Lauritzen, Jr. and Alice O'Fredericks.-Cast:* Ludvig Brandstrup - Hauge* Berthe Qvistgaard - Marianne Hauge* Sigfred Johansen - Pastor Holger Lind* Maria Garland - Tante Marie...
- 1940 - Tyrannens faldTyrannens faldTyrannens fald is a 1942 Danish family film directed by Jon Iversen and Alice O'Fredericks.-Cast:* Eyvind Johan-Svendsen - Viktor Frandsen* Karin Nellemose - Ida Frandsen* Birthe Scherf - Karen Frandsen* Anker Ørskov - Frederik Frandsen...
- 1942 - Hans store aften - 1946
- Far betaler - 1946
- SusanneSusanneSusanne may refer to:*Susanne , a feminine given name*Susanne , a song by Weezer, later USS SP-411, a United States Navy patrol boat in commission from 1917 to 1919*Susanne , a Danish film directed by Torben Anton Svendsen....
- 1950 - Fireogtyve timer - 1951
- Fra den gamle købmandsgård - 1951
- Vi arme syndereVi arme syndereVi arme syndere is a 1952 Danish comedy film directed by Erik Balling and Ole Palsbo.-Cast:* Ib Schønberg - Hannibal Svane* Johannes Meyer - Gulbæk* Ellen Gottschalch - Baronessen* Astrid Villaume - Ulla Blom* Bendt Rothe - Maler Astrup...
- 1952 - To minutter for sentTo minutter for sentTo minutter for sent is a 1952 Danish crime film directed by Torben Anton Svendsen and starring Poul Reichhardt.-Cast:* Poul Reichhardt - Max Paduan* Grethe Thordahl - Grete Paduan* Astrid Villaume - Beth* Erik Mørk - Urmager Jacobsen...
- 1952 - Adam og Eva - 1953
- Hejrenæs - 1953
- ArvingenArvingenArvingen is a 1954 Danish family film directed by Jon Iversen and Alice O'Fredericks.-Cast:* Poul Reichhardt - Underforvalter Anders Jansen* Astrid Villaume - Lise Bruun* Nina Pens Rode - Else von Kipping* William Rosenberg - Forvalter Ingolf Petersen...
- 1954 - Der kom en dag - 1955
- På tro og lovePå tro og lovePå tro og love is a 1955 Danish family film directed by Torben Anton Svendsen and starring Poul Reichhardt.-Cast:* Poul Reichhardt - Hans* Astrid Villaume - Grete* Helge Kjærulff-Schmidt - Georg* Gunnar Lauring - Chefen* Helle Virkner - Vera Gimmer...
- 1955 - Tre finder en kro - 1955
- QivitoqQivitoqQivitoq is a 1956 Danish film directed by Erik Balling and starring Poul Reichhardt and Astrid Villaume. An intense romantic drama, the movie was filmed entirely on location in Greenland...
- 1956 - FlintesønnerneFlintesønnerneFlintesønnerne is a 1956 Danish family film directed by Alice O'Fredericks.-Cast:* Poul Reichhardt - Jesper Poulsen* Peter Malberg - Mikkel* Ib Mossin - Viggo* Ebbe Langberg - Martin* Hanne Winther-Jørgensen - Karen* Astrid Villaume - Anna...
- 1956 - Amor i telefonen - 1957
- Mariannes bryllup - 1958
- Vagabonderne på BakkegårdenVagabonderne på BakkegårdenVagabonderne på Bakkegården is a 1958 Danish comedy film directed by Alice O'Fredericks and Robert Saaskin.-Cast:* Poul Reichhardt - Martin* Ib Mossin - Anders* Astrid Villaume - Anna* Ghita Nørby - Hanne* Preben Lerdorff Rye - Jonas...
- 1958 - Det skete på MøllegårdenDet skete på MøllegårdenDet skete på Møllegården is a 1960 Danish family film directed by Alice O'Fredericks and Robert Saaskin.-Cast:* Poul Reichhardt - Martin Poulsen* Christian Arhoff - Mikkel Vind* Ib Mossin - Anders* Astrid Villaume - Anna Kjeldsen...
- 1960 - Flemming og Kvik - 1960
- Flemming på kostskole - 1961
- Der brænder en ildDer brænder en ildDer brænder en ild is a 1962 Danish family film directed by Alice O'Fredericks and Robert Saaskin.-Cast:* Poul Reichhardt - Martin* Astrid Villaume - Martha Hovmann* William Rosenberg - Just Hovmann* Birgit Sadolin - Karen* Bodil Udsen - Marie...
- 1962 - Det stod i avisenDet stod i avisenDet stod i avisen is a 1962 Danish family film directed by Peer Guldbrandsen and starring Henning Moritzen.-Cast:* Henning Moritzen - Johan Jespersen* Hanne Borchsenius - Kitty* Susse Wold - Johans forlovede* Ebbe Langberg - Søren...
- 1962 - Et døgn uden løgn - 1963
- Premiere i helvede - 1964
- GiftGift (1966 film)Gift is a 1966 Danish drama film directed by Knud Leif Thomsen and starring Søren Strømberg. In the United States this film is also known as Venom.-Cast:* Søren Strømberg - Per* Sisse Reingaard - Susanne* Poul Reichhardt - Henrik Steen...
- 1966 - Der var engang en krig - 1966
- Brødrene på Uglegården - 1967
- Der kom en soldat - 1969
- De fem og spionerne - 1969
- De fem i fedtefadet - 1970
- Bejleren - en jysk røverhistorie - 1975
- Verden er fuld af børn - 1980
- Den ubetænksomme elsker - 1982
- Pelle the ConquerorPelle the ConquerorPelle the Conqueror is a 1987 Danish film by Bille August that tells the story of two Swedish immigrants to Denmark, a father and son, who try to build a new life for themselves...
- 1987 - Lad isbjørnene danse - 1990
Awards
- Bodil Award (1951)
- Ole Haslunds legat
- Poul Reumerts legat
- Henkel-prisen (1972)
- Tagea Brandts rejselegat
- Olaf Poulsens Mindelegat
- Johanne Louise Heibergs Legat