11 Facts About Bodil Ipsen

Bodil Ipsen's acting career, which began in theater and silent films, was marked by leading roles in large folk comedies and melodramas.

Ipsen's name along with that of Bodil Kjer is given to Denmark's most celebrated film prize, the Bodil Award.

Bodil Louise Jensen Ipsen was born on 30 August 1889 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

In 1908, after obtaining her high school diploma, Ipsen began studying at Det Kongelige Teater and made her stage debut there one year later.

Bodil Ipsen played almost 200 roles in the theater, the majority as lead actress, as well as 150 radio theater roles and four television parts.

In 1920, Bodil Ipsen made her film debut as a leading actress in Lavinen, directed by her third husband, Emanuel Gregers.

Bodil Ipsen made films with Gregers in 1922 and 1923.

Bodil Ipsen became a director in 1942 and directed 10 films in 10 years.

The movie Bodil Ipsen og Filmen, released in 2006, is a portrait of her life and career.

Bodil Ipsen was married the first time in 1910 with the actor Jacob Texiere, but the marriage was dissolved within the same year.

Bodil Ipsen was married for a fourth time in 1932 to the journalist Ejnar Black.