Gabriel Axel

Danish film director (1918-2014)
Person human Q553819
Gabriel Axel
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Summary

Gabriel Axel was born on April 18, 1918[1], in Aarhus[2]. He died on February 9, 2014[3], in Bagsværd[4]. He worked as a film director[5], actor[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], and director[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (669 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Child: Karin Mørch[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[12]
  • Notable work: Babette's Feast[13]
  • Award received: Legion of Honour[14], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: Gabriel Axel[17]
  • Family name: Axel[18]
  • Given name: Gabriel[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Danish[20], French[21]
  • Name in native language: Gabriel Axel[22]
  • Number of children: 4[23]
  • Start of work period: 1945[24]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:WikiProject 1000 important articles about Denmark[25]
  • Related category: Category:Films directed by Gabriel Axel[26]

Why It Matters

Gabriel Axel has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Gabriel Axel born?

Gabriel Axel's place of birth was Aarhus[2].

Where did Gabriel Axel die?

Gabriel Axel passed away in Bagsværd[4].

What did Gabriel Axel do for work?

Gabriel Axel worked as a film director[5], actor[6], screenwriter[7], film producer[8], and director[9].

What awards did Gabriel Axel receive?

Honors received include Legion of Honour[14] and Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  6. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work → Babette's Feast
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    On focus list of wikimedia project → Wikipedia:WikiProject 1000 important articles about Denmark
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