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Born and raised in a small town southwest of Copenhagen, Alex Høgh Andersen, is currently starring as a series regular in the History Channel drama, Vikings (2013). Andersen made his debut in the season 4 mid-season finale and has now been positioned as a lead. He takes on the role of 'Ivar the Boneless,' the son of Ragnar Lothbrok's (Travis Fimmel), who is more dangerous than he appears. His character, along with Ragnar's other offspring, have been featured as children but will now make the transition to adulthood as part of the time jump in the series.

Andersen found his love for acting while studying drama at a school for young children between the age of 7 and 19. It was there that he learned the basics of acting including the discipline, focus, and teamwork it takes to succeed in the business. Andersen participated in many musical oriented plays and was fortunate to gain a lot of experience due to the many big parts he was responsible for. As his peers began auditioning for film roles, he realized around age 17 the difference between acting roles in front of an audience and in front of a camera. This translated into Andersen's work and he began auditioning and continued on to study Film and Media Studies at the University of Copenhagen. Andersen has appeared in numerous television and film projects in Denmark, and Vikings now marks his Hollywood debut.

When he is not acting, Andersen enjoys spending much of his time focusing on photography. He considers himself a visual minded person and continues to learn more and more about cameras, partly because of his experience shooting and directing short films. Andersen's also gives back what time he does have to charities such as Unicef, Care Denmark, and Kræftensbekæmpelse (Fighting Cancer). He very much relates to Fighting Cancer, as his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer 7 years ago.

Rasmus Birch was born on 20 June 1977 in Slagelse, Denmark. Rasmus is a writer and director, known for Miss Viborg (2022), When Animals Dream (2014) and Exit Plan (2019).

Karsten Kiilerich was born on 21 January 1955 in Slagelse, Denmark. He is a director and writer, known for The Ugly Duckling and Me! (2006), Raggie (2020) and Albert (2015).

Hardy Rafn was born on 17 September 1930 in Slagelse, Denmark. He was an actor, known for Måske i morgen (1964), Europa (1991) and Når enden er go' (1964). He died on 23 January 1997 in Denmark.

Josefine Kirkeskov was born in 1986 in Slagelse, Denmark. Josefine is a director and writer, known for Heaven (2015), Lifeboat (2018) and The Rain (2018).

Ole Georg was born on 11 May 1932 in Slagelse, Denmark. He is a composer and actor, known for Reservoir Dogs (1992), Colors (1988) and Boogie Nights (1997).

Ole Lytken was born on 9 September 1929 in Slagelse, Denmark. He was a cinematographer and actor, known for Ved Kongelunden... (1953), Tre piger fra Jylland (1957) and Kristiane af Marstal (1956). He was married to Grete Fritzie Mortensen. He died on 24 February 1987 in Denmark.

Jacob Sofussen was born on 8 July 1987 in Slagelse, Denmark. Jacob is a cinematographer and producer, known for The Penultimate (2020), In a Month (2017) and Kaos (2024).

Thea Schok was born on 10 October 1986 in Slagelse, Denmark. She is an actress, known for Warrior (2018), The Day We Died (2020) and Maybe Baby (2023).

Lizzie Corfixen was born on 11 January 1944 in Slagelse, Denmark. She was an actress and editor, known for Afskedens time (1973), Et skud fra hjertet (1986) and Den dobbelte mand (1976). She died on 26 August 1988 in Denmark.

Hilmar Baunsgaard was born on 26 February 1920 in Slagelse, Denmark. He was married to Egone Holm. He died on 30 June 1989 in Denmark.

Johan A. Høyer was born on 14 June 1979 in Slagelse, Denmark. Johan A. is known for Det grå guld (2013), Swinger (2016) and Undercover (2016).

Janni Pedersen was born on 14 June 1968 in Slagelse, Denmark. She is a director and actress, known for The Shooter (2013), Forelsket i en morder (2020) and En morder vender hjem (2000).

Trine Skovby Lendal was born on 5 March 1997 in Slagelse, Denmark. She is an actress, known for Isa's stepz (2008).

Dan Hemmje was born on 21 August 1986 in Slagelse, Denmark. He is an actor, known for Jul i Valhal (2005), Offscreen (2006) and Det perfekte kup (2008).

Michael Schøt was born on 6 March 1980 in Slagelse, Denmark. He is a writer and actor, known for Michael Schøt: Ulykkeligt Vidende (2017), Dybvaaaaad (2012) and Parlamentet (2003).

Max Leth was born on 24 February 1921 in Slagelse, Denmark. He was an actor and composer, known for Musikken var af ... (1968), To generationer på scenen (1963) and Troubadouren (1967). He died on 19 December 2014.

Detleff Boolsen was born on 12 August 1881 in Slagelse, Denmark. He was an actor, known for Det store ansvar (1944). He died on 23 February 1953.

Simone Egeriis was born in Slagelse, Denmark in 1992. As an 11 year old she was on the stage for the first time. It was in an amateur's open air concert, for the local kindergarten children, she performed an excellent version of "Thank you for the music" (Abba). The audience loved the little singer and she was determined to keep up singing. Later she took singing lessons from a local singer (Signe Walsoe) and later from Karina Nus. Besides singing, Simone likes to play piano and violin.

At 12 years old, in 2004, Simone participated in a Danish TV contest called "Scenen er din" (the Stage is yours" in the Junior category, where she on the first show gave her version of "Come on over". She was a winner of the first level of the contest and for the next show she performed an outstanding interpretation of the Disney song "Colours of the wind". The viewers and the audience was absolutely stunned, and couldn't believe that this little girl had such a wonderful voice. She was the overall winner of the contest, and both the judges and the viewers gave her maximum points. In January 2005, she released her first single on-line ("Colours of the wind") and on 11th April 2005 she released her first album - with the most beloved Disney songs of all times. After 40 days her album had sold +50,000 copies, and she got a platinum trophy.

Simone is currently giving only 1- 2 concerts a month, and she has done some great performances with famous Danish singer Stig Rossen.

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Rudolf Frederiksen was born on 4 December 1897 in Slagelse, Denmark. He was a cinematographer and editor, known for Formula for Love (1959), Stjerneskud (1947) and Taxa K 1640 efterlyses (1956). He died on 7 May 1970 in Denmark.

Erik Knudsen was born on 27 March 1922 in Slagelse, Denmark. He was a writer, known for Stykvis (1974), Engang blir Danmark frit (1974) and Snart dages det brødre (1974). He died on 12 November 2007 in Denmark.

Fritz Schrøder was born on 23 May 1946 in Slagelse, Denmark. He is a cinematographer and director, known for Kim G. - en cykelrytter på Ordrupbanen (1976), Aftenlandet (1977) and Pelle the Conqueror (1987).

Ingrid Matthiessen was born on 6 March 1914 in Slagelse, Denmark. She was an actress, known for Livsens ondskab (1972), Peter Andersen (1941) and Sommerglæder (1940). She died on 19 April 2000 in Denmark.