Sam Besekow

Danish actor and autobiographer (1911–2001)
Person human Q5574654
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Sam Besekow

Summary

Sam Besekow is a human[1]. His place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on January 26, 1911[3]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He died on April 21, 2001[5]. He worked as an actor[6], autobiographer[7], theatrical director[8], film director[9], and television director[10].

Key Facts

  • Born in Copenhagen[2], Sam Besekow…
  • Sam Besekow passed away in Copenhagen[4].
  • Sam Besekow was born on January 26, 1911[3].
  • Sam Besekow died on April 21, 2001[5].
  • Sam Besekow died on April 22, 2001[11].
  • Burial took place at Jewish Western Cemetery[12].
  • Among Sam Besekow's spouses was Henny Krause[13].
  • Among Sam Besekow's spouses was Jette Hecht-Johansen[14].
  • Sam Besekow held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[15].
  • Sam Besekow worked as an actor[6].
  • Sam Besekow worked as an autobiographer[7].
  • Sam Besekow worked as a theatrical director[8].
  • Sam Besekow worked as a film director[9].
  • Sam Besekow's professions included television director[10].
  • Sam Besekow was educated at John School on Frederiksberg[16].
  • Sam Besekow received the Niels Prize[17].
  • Sam Besekow received the Teaterpokalen[18].
  • Sam Besekow received the Ingenio et arti[19].
  • Sam Besekow received the Teaterkatten[20].
  • Sam Besekow received the Läkerol's Culture Award[21].
  • Sam Besekow received the Q11961567[22].
  • Sam Besekow is recorded as male[23].
  • Sam Besekow's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Sam Besekow's family name is recorded as Besekow[25].
  • Sam Besekow's given name is recorded as Sam[26].

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Origins and Family

Sam Besekow was born in Copenhagen[2]. He was born on January 26, 1911[3].

Education

Sam Besekow's education included a stint at John School on Frederiksberg[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], autobiographer[7], theatrical director[8], film director[9], and television director[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Niels Prize[17], an award[27], in Denmark[28]; Teaterpokalen[18], a theatre award[29], in Denmark[30]; Ingenio et arti[19], a medallion[31], in Denmark[32], founded in 1841[33]; Teaterkatten[20], a theatre award[34], in Denmark[35]; Läkerol's Culture Award[21], a cultural prize[36], in Sweden[37]; and Q11961567[22], a literary award[38], in Denmark[39], founded in 1955[40].

Personal Life

Spouses include Henny Krause[13], an actor[41], 1905–1980[42], of Kingdom of Denmark[43] and Jette Hecht-Johansen[14], a lawyer[44], 1921–1999[45], of Kingdom of Denmark[46], awarded the Ebbe Munck Award[47].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 21, 2001[5] and April 22, 2001[11]. Sam Besekow passed away in Copenhagen[4]. Burial took place at Jewish Western Cemetery[12].

FAQs

Where was Sam Besekow born?

Born in Copenhagen[2], Sam Besekow…

Where did Sam Besekow die?

Sam Besekow passed away in Copenhagen[4].

Who was Sam Besekow married to?

Sam Besekow's spouses include Henny Krause[13] and Jette Hecht-Johansen[14].

What did Sam Besekow do for work?

Sam Besekow worked as actor[6], autobiographer[7], theatrical director[8], film director[9], and television director[10].

Where did Sam Besekow go to school?

Sam Besekow was educated at John School on Frederiksberg[16].

What awards did Sam Besekow receive?

Honors received include Niels Prize[17], Teaterpokalen[18], Ingenio et arti[19], and Teaterkatten[20].

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  15. [17] . litteraturpriser.dk. litteraturpriser.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  19. [21] . Litteraturpriser.dk. Retrieved . litteraturpriser.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Litteraturpriser.dk. Retrieved . litteraturpriser.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . filmportal.de. Retrieved . gravsted.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . gravsted.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [11] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . gravsted.dk. Retrieved . gravsted.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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    Spouse Henny Krause, Jette Hecht-Johansen
    Family name Besekow
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Denmark
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