Benjamin Christensen

Danish actor (1879-1959)
Person human Q817442
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Benjamin Christensen

Summary

Benjamin Christensen is a human[1]. He was born in Viborg[2]. He was born on September 28, 1879[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on April 2, 1959[5]. He worked as a film director[6], actor[7], stage actor[8], film actor[9], and singer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (402 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Benjamin Christensen was born in Viborg[2].
  • Benjamin Christensen died in Copenhagen[4].
  • Benjamin Christensen was born on September 28, 1879[3].
  • Benjamin Christensen died on April 2, 1959[5].
  • Benjamin Christensen held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[12].
  • Benjamin Christensen's professions included film director[6].
  • Benjamin Christensen worked as an actor[7].
  • Benjamin Christensen's professions included stage actor[8].
  • Benjamin Christensen's professions included film actor[9].
  • Benjamin Christensen's professions included singer[10].
  • Benjamin Christensen's professions included screenwriter[13].
  • Benjamin Christensen is recorded as male[14].
  • Benjamin Christensen's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Benjamin Christensen's Commons category is recorded as Benjamin Christensen[16].
  • Benjamin Christensen's family name is recorded as Christensen[17].
  • Benjamin Christensen's given name is recorded as Benjamin[18].
  • Benjamin Christensen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[19].
  • Benjamin Christensen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[20].
  • Benjamin Christensen's related category is recorded as Category:Films directed by Benjamin Christensen[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Benjamin Christensen was born in Viborg[2]. He was born on September 28, 1879[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], actor[7], stage actor[8], film actor[9], singer[10], and screenwriter[13].

Death and Burial

Benjamin Christensen died on April 2, 1959[5]. He died in Copenhagen[4].

Why It Matters

Benjamin Christensen ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (402 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Christensen born?

Benjamin Christensen's place of birth was Viborg[2].

Where did Benjamin Christensen die?

Benjamin Christensen passed away in Copenhagen[4].

What did Benjamin Christensen do for work?

Benjamin Christensen worked as film director[6], actor[7], stage actor[8], film actor[9], and singer[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  5. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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