Povl Carstensen
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 8, 1960 in Vangede, Danmark
- Active Years
- 1988–2015 (28 Years)
- Total Credits
- 21 credits in database
Biography
Povl Erik Carstensen, also known as Povl Carstensen, is a Danish comedian, actor, writer, director, and jazz double bassist. Born on June 8, 1960, in Vangede, Denmark, he has accumulated numerous known credits in film and television. Carstensen performs as a live stand-up comedian and is best known for his role as Aage in the comic duo John and Aage on TV 2, where he worked alongside Morten Lorentzen. He has also collaborated with Thomas Wivel. Some of his recognized film and television work includes Holes in the Soup, Fish Out of Water, John & Aage: Huller i Suppen, John & Aage (a)live with band, Krøller i sovsen, Talegaver Til Børn: 10 Års Jubilæum, Next Step, 117 Ting Mænd og Kvinder Bør Vide om Hinanden, Ung-TV, and Hysterisk.
Career overview
Povl Erik Carstensen is a Danish comedian, actor, jazz double bassist, writer, and director born on June 8, 1960. He is known for appearing in film and television as well as performing as a live stand-up comedian. Carstensen is perhaps best known for his role as Aage in the comic duo John and Aage on TV 2, where he worked alongside Morten Lorentzen. Additionally, he has collaborated with Thomas Wivel.
Throughout his career, Carstensen has accumulated numerous known credits encompassing acting, writing, and directing. Some of his work includes Holes in the Soup, Fish Out of Water, John and Aage: Huller i Suppen, John and Aage alive with band, Krøller i sovsen, Talegaver Til Born: 10 Ars Jubilaum, Next Step, 117 Ting Mand og Kvinda Bor Vide om Hinanden, Ung-TV, and Hysterisk.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
21 titles- Krejlerkongen (2015) as Sig selv
- Talegaver til børn: 15 års jubilæum (2007) as Sig selv
- Next Step (2007)
- 117 Ting Mænd og Kvinder Bør Vide om Hinanden (2007) as Povl Erik Carstensen
- DIG (2007) as Himself
- Krøller i sovsen (2007)
- Talegaver Til Børn: 10 Års Jubilæum (2002) as Sig selv
- Øl - Humle, hygge og højt skum... (2002) as Himself
- Far from Las Vegas (2001) as Zindy Krads
- Stand-up.dk (1997) as Sig selv
- Stand-up.dk (1997) Writer
- Station "Knock on Wood": The Gufol Mystery (1997) Writer
- De Nye Sjove (1997)
- Pretty Boy (1993)
- Fish Out of Water (1993) as Værkfører
- John & Aage (a)live with band (1993) as Aage
- John & Aage: Huller i Suppen (1992) as Aage
- Casanova (1990) as Dørvagt på hotel
- Ung-TV med John & Aage (1988) as Aage
- Holes in the Soup (1988) as Aage
- Holes in the Soup (1988) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Povl Carstensen best known for?
Povl Carstensen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Krejlerkongen (2015), Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (1985), Fried Green Tomatoes (1991).
When and where was Povl Carstensen born?
Povl Carstensen was born on June 8, 1960 in Vangede, Danmark.
How many credits does Povl Carstensen have?
Povl Carstensen has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2015.
What is Povl Carstensen's background in cinema and television?
Povl Erik Carstensen, also known as Povl Carstensen, is a Danish comedian, actor, writer, director, and jazz double bassist. Born on June 8, 1960, in Vangede, Denmark, he has accumulated numerous known credits in film and television. Carstensen performs as a live stand-up comedian and is best known for his role as Aage...
Povl Carstensen by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Krejlerkongen (2015) as Sig selv — aged about 55
- Far from Las Vegas (2001) as Zindy Krads — aged about 41
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