Ib Mossin
Encyclopedia
Ib Mossin was a Danish actor and director best known for his role as Peter in the Far Til Fire movies. He had his breakthrough as the apprentice Egon in Farlig Ungdom
(Dangerous Youth), a movie about the crime scene in Copenhagen
among adolescents. He also had roles in 14 of the 18 Danish films based on novels by Morten Korch
. Later in his life he travelled Denmark
talking about his experiences as an actor and celebrity. In 1999 he published his memoirs Filmhelt til Tiden (Moviehero on Time).
. He was son of Erik Otto Mossin, the proprietor of a larger company in Copenhagen. He spend his early years with his mother and stepfather living in Vangså in Thy. He got a job on a fishing boat in Thyborøn and later on another boat. When his stepfather died in 1951 he moved to Copenhagen where he studied acting under Danish actor Ejnar Juhl. After this brief period he got a job on a third ship where he worked for some time. Then his movie career started. At that point he was still largely unknown on the Danish film scene but he still managed to get chosen for a role in the movie Farlig Ungdom
which would become a classic of its time. As he went on to even bigger roles, especially as Peter in the Far Til Fire movies, he became one of the most beloved movie actors of his time on the Danish movie scene. At the peak of his career he received 150 fan letters each day, which was considered a great accomplishment in Denmark at the time. He immortalized several songs he sang in movies, among those the well known “Bornholm, Bornholm, Bornholm,” “Du er min Øjesten” (duet with Peter Malberg
), and “Spil en Polka, Spillemand.” As one of the most established actors in Denmark, he started directing movies together with Alice O’Fredericks
and later he directed the movie Stormvarsel, which turned out to be an economical failure. From 1961 to 1968 he owned the fishing boat EMI. Even though he usually played one of the good guys in his movies, he took part in the Danish series Matador
about Denmark during World War II
in the role as a Nazi, proving his versatility as an actor. He spend his last years as a lecturer, travelling Denmark. He published his memoirs Filmhelt til Tiden five years before his death. He is remembered mostly for his parts in the Far Til Fire movies and in the Morten Korch
movies.
Farlig Ungdom
Farlig Ungdom is a 1953 Danish crime drama directed by Lau Lauritzen Jr. and starring Ib Mossin and Birgitte Bruun. The film tells the dark story about a naive youth being drawn into a life of petty crime and unable to break away...
(Dangerous Youth), a movie about the crime scene in Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital and largest city of Denmark, with an urban population of 1,199,224 and a metropolitan population of 1,930,260 . With the completion of the transnational Øresund Bridge in 2000, Copenhagen has become the centre of the increasingly integrating Øresund Region...
among adolescents. He also had roles in 14 of the 18 Danish films based on novels by Morten Korch
Morten Korch
Morten Korch was a Danish writer who wrote populist stories and romances about rural Denmark. During his lifetime, he was the most widely read author in Denmark. Korch wrote 123 novels, several of which were made into popular films. In 1937, Korch was awarded a Danish knighthood in the Order of...
. Later in his life he travelled 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...
talking about his experiences as an actor and celebrity. In 1999 he published his memoirs Filmhelt til Tiden (Moviehero on Time).
Biography
Ib Mossin was born in FrederiksbergFrederiksberg
Frederiksberg Kommune is a municipality on the island of Zealand in Denmark. It surrounded by the city of Copenhagen. The municipality, co-extensive with its seat, covers an area of and has a total population of 98,782 making it the smallest municipality in Denmark area-wise, the fifth most...
. He was son of Erik Otto Mossin, the proprietor of a larger company in Copenhagen. He spend his early years with his mother and stepfather living in Vangså in Thy. He got a job on a fishing boat in Thyborøn and later on another boat. When his stepfather died in 1951 he moved to Copenhagen where he studied acting under Danish actor Ejnar Juhl. After this brief period he got a job on a third ship where he worked for some time. Then his movie career started. At that point he was still largely unknown on the Danish film scene but he still managed to get chosen for a role in the movie Farlig Ungdom
Farlig Ungdom
Farlig Ungdom is a 1953 Danish crime drama directed by Lau Lauritzen Jr. and starring Ib Mossin and Birgitte Bruun. The film tells the dark story about a naive youth being drawn into a life of petty crime and unable to break away...
which would become a classic of its time. As he went on to even bigger roles, especially as Peter in the Far Til Fire movies, he became one of the most beloved movie actors of his time on the Danish movie scene. At the peak of his career he received 150 fan letters each day, which was considered a great accomplishment in Denmark at the time. He immortalized several songs he sang in movies, among those the well known “Bornholm, Bornholm, Bornholm,” “Du er min Øjesten” (duet with Peter Malberg
Peter Malberg
Peter Malberg was a Danish actor best known for his role as Onkel Anders in the Far Til Fire movies. Peter was originally educated as a painter, but his job at Århus Theatre as a scenic painter along with the fact that his older brother Henrik was an actor, eventually led to him being in theater-...
), and “Spil en Polka, Spillemand.” As one of the most established actors in Denmark, he started directing movies together with Alice O’Fredericks
Alice O'Fredericks
Alice O'Fredericks was a Danish actress, screen writer, and film director. She is best known for directing the series of Far til Fire comedies and the series of family dramas based on Morten Korch novels. Having written 38 produced screenplays and directed 72 feature films, O'Fredericks was one...
and later he directed the movie Stormvarsel, which turned out to be an economical failure. From 1961 to 1968 he owned the fishing boat EMI. Even though he usually played one of the good guys in his movies, he took part in the Danish series Matador
Matador (TV series)
Matador is a Danish TV series produced between 1978 and 1981. It is set in the fictional Danish town of Korsbæk between 1929 and 1947. It follows the lives of a range of characters from across the social spectrum, focusing specifically on the rivalry between the families of two businessmen: The...
about Denmark during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
in the role as a Nazi, proving his versatility as an actor. He spend his last years as a lecturer, travelling Denmark. He published his memoirs Filmhelt til Tiden five years before his death. He is remembered mostly for his parts in the Far Til Fire movies and in the Morten Korch
Morten Korch
Morten Korch was a Danish writer who wrote populist stories and romances about rural Denmark. During his lifetime, he was the most widely read author in Denmark. Korch wrote 123 novels, several of which were made into popular films. In 1937, Korch was awarded a Danish knighthood in the Order of...
movies.
As Actor
- Farlig ungdom (1953)
- FløjtespillerenFløjtespillerenFløjtespilleren is a 1953 Danish family film directed by Alice O'Fredericks.-Cast:* Helga Frier - Cirkusdirektør Karla* Peter Malberg - Laurits 'Laust' Jeppesen* Poul Reichhardt - Kurt / Martin Vest* Grethe Holmer - Bodil Nielsen...
(1953) - Far til fire (1953)
- Far til fire i sneen (1954)
- Far til fire på landet (1955)
- Far til fire i byen (1956)
- Flintesønnerne (1956)
- Bundfald (1957)
- Far til fire og onkel Sofus (1957)
- Vagabonderne på Bakkegården (1958)
- Far til fire og ulveungerne (1958)
- Far til fire på Bornholm (1959)
- Det skete på Møllegården (1960)
- Sømand i knibe (1960)
- Jetpiloter (1961)
- Far til fire med fuld musik (1961)
- Der brænder en ild (1962)
- Sikken familie (1963)
- Kampen om Næsbygård (1964)
- Næsbygårds arving (1965)
- Krybskytterne på Næsbygård (1966)
- Brødrene på Uglegården (1967)
- Uden en trævl (1968)
- Det var en lørdag aften (1968)
- Every Afternoon (1972)
- Det gode og det onde (1975)
- Sønnen fra Vingården (1975)
- I løvens tegn (1976)
- Den dobbelte mand (1976)
- Familien Gyldenkål vinder valget (1977)
- I skorpionens tegn—Agent 69 Jensen (1977)
- En by i Provinsen (1977–1980)
- I skyttens tegn (1978)
- Matador (1978–1981)
- Johnny Larsen (1979)
- Det parallelle lig (1982)
- Forræderne (1983)
- Ved stillebækken (1999-1999)
As Director
- Kampen om NæsbygårdKampen om NæsbygårdKampen om Næsbygård is a 1964 Danish family film directed by Ib Mossin and Alice O'Fredericks.-Cast:* Asbjørn Andersen - Godsejer Martin* Karen Berg - Helene* Ole Wisborg - Torben* Poul Reichhardt - Præsten Prip* Inger Stender - Præstekonen Anna...
(1964) - Krybskytterne på NæsbygårdKrybskytterne på NæsbygårdKrybskytterne på Næsbygård is a 1966 Danish family film directed by Ib Mossin and Alice O'Fredericks.-Cast:* Asbjørn Andersen - Godsejer Martin Kaas* Holger Juul Hansen - Pastor Johannes Pripp* Inger Stender - Anna Pripp* Jane Thomsen - Rosa Pripp...
(1966) - Brødrene på UglegaardenBrødrene på UglegaardenBrødrene på Uglegaarden is a 1967 Danish comedy film directed by Ib Mossin and Alice O'Fredericks. It was O'Fredericks final film as a director.-Cast:* Astrid Villaume - Dora* Kjeld Jacobsen - Anders, the Innkeeper* Bertel Lauring - Karl...
(1967) - Stormvarsel (1968)
- Far til fire i højt humør (1971)
- Manden på Svanegården (1972)
- Fætrene på Torndal (1973)
- Sønnen fra vingården (1975)
- Brand-Børge rykker ud (1976)