As a theology student with six years of studies behind him, Ulf Pilgaard was persuaded by Preben Kaas to play at the ABC theater in 1966-67. From 1968-72 he was in the Circus Revue, 1973-85 in the Tivoli Revue and again from 1986 in the Circus Revue. In addition, roles in various theatres, several times the title role in 'Charley's aunt'.
In 1994 did he make a great comeback in Ole Bornedal's audience hit of a thriller, 'Nightwatch'. As the policeman apparently on the trail of a woman killer, he fills the screen with weight and ambiguous dangerousness, and he gets to create the movie character that younger generations will probably always identify him with. And Bornedal uses him again as a sharp villain in his TV mini-series 'Deep Water' (1999), where he is an unscrupulous contractor.
In 1995 he stars as the classic mad scientist in the youth film 'Dangerous Friendship', a Frankenstein-like plot, where he switches bodies with a teenage boy, and he gives a bravura performance in his desperate boy role. In 2008 Ulf Pilgaard stars in the acclaimed feature film 'The Candidate'.
This year (December 25, 2023) Pilgaard returns in to the big screen in Ole Bornedals sequel 'Nightwatch - Demons are forever', in a cast lead by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Fanny Bornedal.
As a theology student with six years of studies behind him, Ulf Pilgaard was persuaded by Preben Kaas to play at the ABC theater in 1966-67. From 1968-72 he was in the Circus Revue, 1973-85 in the Tivoli Revue and again from 1986 in the Circus Revue. In addition, roles in various theatres, several times the title role in 'Charley's aunt'.
In 1994 did he make a great comeback in Ole Bornedal's audience hit of a thriller, 'Nightwatch'. As the policeman apparently on the trail of a woman killer, he fills the screen with weight and ambiguous dangerousness, and he gets to create the movie character that younger generations will probably always identify him with. And Bornedal uses him again as a sharp villain in his TV mini-series 'Deep Water' (1999), where he is an unscrupulous contractor.
In 1995 he stars as the classic mad scientist in the youth film 'Dangerous Friendship', a Frankenstein-like plot, where he switches bodies with a teenage boy, and he gives a bravura performance in his desperate boy role. In 2008 Ulf Pilgaard stars in the acclaimed feature film 'The Candidate'.
This year (December 25, 2023) Pilgaard returns in to the big screen in Ole Bornedals sequel 'Nightwatch - Demons are forever', in a cast lead by Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Fanny Bornedal.
Born 1940
Height 196 cm (6'43")
Weight 77 kg
Hair Brown
Eyes Brown
Singing voice Baryton
Nationality Danish
Language Native Danish
Fluent English, Swedish, German
Special skills Comedian
Education 1963 Studenterscenen
Born 1940
Height 196 cm (6'43")
Weight 77 kg
Hair Brown
Eyes Brown
Singing voice Baryton
Nationality Danish
Language Native Danish
Fluent English, Swedish, German
Special skills: Comedian
Education: 1963 Studenterscenen
Photo: Nordisk Film/ Mathias Rasmussen
Charlies Revygalla (Win)
Revy: Cirkusrevyen
Category: Best Parody
Charlies Revygalla (Win)
Revy: Cirkusrevyen
Category: Best Parody
Lauritz Fondens Prize (Win)
Lauritz Fondens Prize (Win)
Zulu Comedy Galla - Prize of Honor (Win)
The Order of the Dannebrog
The Danish Critic Association Award, Bodil (Win)
Film: Body Switch
Category: Best Leading Actor
The Danish Academy Awards, Robert (Win)
Film: Body Switch
Category: Best Leading Actor
The Danish Critic Association Award, Bodil (Win)
Film: Body Switch
Category: Best Leading Actor
The Danish Academy Awards, Robert (Win)
Film: Body Switch
Category: Best Leading Actor
Nightwatch - Demons are forever (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Ole Bornedal
Company: Nordisk Film
Hold the Line (Short film)
Role: Lead
Director: Dennis Bahnson
Company: Nordisk Film ShortCut
Nightwatch - Demons are forever (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Ole Bornedal
Company: Nordisk Film
Hold the Line (Short film)
Role: Lead
Director: Dennis Bahnson
Company: Nordisk Film ShortCut
Husker du Paris (Short film)
Role: Lead
Director: Louise Hylland
Company: Don't Pan!c Entertainment
All I Want for Christmas - The Magic Time Machine (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Christian Dyekjær
Company: Deluca Film
All for Four (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Rasmus Heide
Company: Nordisk Film
Esthers Orkerster (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Alexander Bak Sagmo
Company: Beo Post Vest
Husker du Paris (Short film)
Role: Lead
Director: Louise Hylland
Company: Don't Pan!c Entertainment
All I Want for Christmas - The Magic Time Machine (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Christian Dyekjær
Company: Deluca Film
All for Four (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Rasmus Heide
Company: Nordisk Film
Esthers Orkerster (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Alexander Bak Sagmo
Company: Beo Post Vest
All I Want for Christmas 2 (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Christian Dyekjær
Company: Deluca Film
Grethes Jul (TV)
Role: Supporting
Director: Jarl Friis-Mikkelsen
Company: Mastiff
All I Want for Christmas 2 (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Christian Dyekjær
Company: Deluca Film
Grethes Jul (TV)
Role: Supporting
Director: Jarl Friis-Mikkelsen
Company: Mastiff
All I Want for Christmas (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Christian Dyekjær
Company: Deluca Film
All I Want for Christmas (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Christian Dyekjær
Company: Deluca Film
Borgen (TV - S2 & 3)
Role: Supporting
Director: Mikkel Nørgaard
Company: Danish National TV
Borgen (TV - S2 & 3)
Role: Supporting
Director: Mikkel Nørgaard
Company: Danish National TV
At World's End (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Anders Thomas Jensen
Company: M & M Productions
At World's End (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Anders Thomas Jensen
Company: M & M Productions
The Candidate (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Kasper Barfoed
Company: Miso Film
The Candidate (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Kasper Barfoed
Company: Miso Film
Body Switch (Film)
Role: Lead
Director: Jørn Faurschou
Company: Thura Film
Body Switch (Film)
Role: Lead
Director: Jørn Faurschou
Company: Thura Film
Nightwatch (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Ole Bornedal
Company: Thura Film
Nightwatch (Film)
Role: Supporting
Director: Ole Bornedal
Company: Thura Film
All talents
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Maria RichActress
Julie R. ØlgaardActress
Thomas DiepeveenActor
Rasmus HammerichActor
Jens Sætter-LassenActor
Christopher LæssøActor
Martin HøgstedActor
Aske BangActor