Svend Asmussen
Biography
Svend Asmussen works in acting. Born February 28, 1916 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Died February 7, 2017. Archytele tracks 23 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
23 titles- Legends in Concert: Benny Goodman (2004)
- Putte Wickman à la clarinette (1991) as Self
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- The Egborg Girl (1969)
- It's Nifty in the Navy (1965) Music
- En vacker dag (1963) Original Music Composer
- A Hullaballoo at the Castle (1959)
- Musik ombord (1958) as Jensen
- Hvad vil De ha'? (1956)
- Hvad vil De ha'? (1956) Original Music Composer
- Kispus (1956) as Violinist (uncredited)
- Kispus (1956) Original Music Composer
- Drömsemester (1952)
- Op og ned langs kysten (1950) as Kapelmester Hans Herbert
- Pippi Longstocking (1949)
- Swing it, Boccaccio (1949) as Svend Blom / Pamfilo
- Naar katten er ude (1947) as Bent, Nete og Jørgens Ven
- Mit Liv er Musik (1944) as Musiker
- Rejsefeber (1944)
- Rejsefeber (1944) Writer
- Rejsefeber (1944) Music
- Ta' briller paa (1942) as Ebbe
- En lille Tilfældighed (1939)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Svend Asmussen best known for?
Svend Asmussen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Le Grand Échiquier (1972), Majisuka Academy (2010), A Hullaballoo at the Castle (1959).
When and where was Svend Asmussen born?
Svend Asmussen was born on February 28, 1916 in Copenhagen, Denmark. They passed away on February 7, 2017.
How many credits does Svend Asmussen have?
Svend Asmussen has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1939 to 2004.
What is Svend Asmussen's background in cinema and television?
Svend Asmussen (28 February 1916 – 7 February 2017) was a Danish jazz violinist, known as "The Fiddling Viking". A Swing style virtuoso, he played and recorded with many of the other jazz musicians, including Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and Stephane Grappelli. He played publicly until 2010 when he had a blood clot, h...
Svend Asmussen by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 56
- A Hullaballoo at the Castle (1959) — aged about 43
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