Vera Gebuhr
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 15, 1916 in Odense, Danmark
- Died
- December 22, 2014
- Active Years
- 1937–2005 (69 Years)
- Total Credits
- 67 credits in database
Biography
Vera Margrethe Gebuhr was a Danish actress whose career encompassed film, television and stage work. She was born on 15 May 1916 in Odense, Denmark, and died on 22 December 2014 at the age of 98. Over the course of her professional life she accumulated sixty‑six credited performances, as recorded in major databases. Gebuhr is most widely remembered for her portrayal of the snobbish, neurotic head saleswoman Miss Jørgensen in the popular Danish television series Matador. Her contributions to Danish performing arts were recognized through numerous roles across a variety of productions, establishing her as a notable figure in 20th‑century Danish entertainment.
Career overview
Vera Margrethe Gebuhr was born on 15 May 1916 in Odense, Denmark, and died on 22 December 2014 at the age of 98. She built a long‑standing career as a Danish actress across film, television and stage. According to the online film database TMDB, she accumulated sixty‑six credited performances, reflecting a substantial body of work that spanned several decades. Her professional activity was recognised internationally, and she is listed in major reference sources as a notable figure in Danish performing arts.
Gebuhr is most remembered for her portrayal of the snobbish, neurotic head saleswoman Miss Jørgensen in the popular Danish television series Matador. This role has been highlighted as a defining part of her career, cementing her status in the collective memory of the series’ audience. Her contributions to Danish cinema and television, combined with her stage work, illustrate a versatile talent whose performances were integral to the cultural landscape of Denmark throughout the twentieth century.
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Full Filmography
67 titles- Dark Horse (2005) as Dame i bagerbutik
- The Tenth Muse (2004) as Asta Nielsen
- The Chosen 7 (2001) as Rikkes oldemor, stemme
- Unit One (2000) as Gerda Larsen
- Skjulte spor (2000) as Vidne
- The Kingdom II (1998) as Gerda
- Taxa (1997) as Mormor
- Wolfgang (1997) as Werner's mother
- Let's Get Lost (1997) as Fru Rothstein
- Davids bog (1996) as Fru Schønemann
- En fri mand (1996) as Fru Blomberg
- The Kingdom (1994) as Gerda
- Black Harvest (1993)
- Europa (1991) as Depot Assistant
- Parløb (1990) as Erna
- Medea (1989) as Aeldre Terne
- Ringen (1988) as Bedstemor
- Elvis Hansen, en samfundshjælper (1988)
- Final Act (1987) as Maggie
- Ludo (1986)
- Mor er major (1985) as Betty Larsen
- My Granny's House (1984) as Fru Agerlin
- Rejseholdet (1983) as Mikala Castillo
- Kurt & Valde (1983)
- One Big Family (1982) as Dame fra Parfumeri Diana
- Your Money or Your Life (1982)
- Mændenes Forbund (1981) as Kvindelig dommer
- The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders (1979) as Minister's Wife
- Matador (1978) as Inger Jørgensen
- Ludvigsbakke (1978) as Aline Feddersen
- Watch Your Back, Professor! (1977) as Husholdersken Trunte
- Me, Too, in the Mafia (1974)
- Me and the Mafia (1973)
- Dangerous Kisses (1972)
- Tjærehandleren (1971) as Gertrud Toresen
- Father of Four: In High Spirits (1971) as Fru Sejrsen
- The Missing Clerk (1971)
- The House at Christianshavn (1970) as Kunde
- The House at Christianshavn (1970) as Ellinor
- The Key to Paradise (1970) as Marie
- Gertrud (1964)
- Premiere i helvede (1964)
- A Day Without Lies (1963) as Thyra Jantzen
- Landmandsliv (1963) as Høne
- Duellen (1962)
- Oskar (1962) as Evas mor
- A Hullaballoo at the Castle (1959)
- Krudt og klunker (1958) as Fru Wilhelmine Jacobsen
- Be Dear to Me (1957)
- Jul i Skovridergaarden (1957) as Fru Larsen
- Kispus (1956) as Ida
- The Blinded (1955) as Charlotte Kerner
- Hvorfor stjæler barnet? (1955) as Jettes mor
- The Tove Andersen Criminal Case (1953) as Sofie Albertsen
- Vi som går køkkenvejen (1953)
- Familien Schmidt (1951)
- For freedom and justice (1949) as Laura
- Kampen mod uretten (1949)
- Take What You Want (1947) as Marianne Beyer
- Hans Store Aften (1946) as Vera Jørgensen, skuespiller
- Discretion Wanted (1946) as Kirsten Bjerre
- Lev livet let (1944)
- Besættelse (1944) as En Hotel-Stuepige
- Elly Petersen (1944)
- Møllen (1943)
- Frk. Vildkat (1942)
- Flaadens blaa matroser (1937) as Kontordame hos Holm
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Vera Gebuhr best known for?
Vera Gebuhr is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Allsång på Skansen (1979), Unit One (2000), Taxa (1997), Get Out Your Handkerchiefs (1978).
When and where was Vera Gebuhr born?
Vera Gebuhr was born on May 15, 1916 in Odense, Danmark. They passed away on December 22, 2014.
How many credits does Vera Gebuhr have?
Vera Gebuhr has accumulated over 67 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1937 to 2005.
What is Vera Gebuhr's background in cinema and television?
Vera Margrethe Gebuhr was a Danish actress whose career encompassed film, television and stage work. She was born on 15 May 1916 in Odense, Denmark, and died on 22 December 2014 at the age of 98. Over the course of her professional life she accumulated sixty‑six credited performances, as recorded in major databases. Ge...
Vera Gebuhr by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Matador (1978) as Inger Jørgensen — aged about 62
- The House at Christianshavn (1970) as Kunde — aged about 54
- The House at Christianshavn (1970) as Ellinor — aged about 54
- The Kingdom (1994) as Gerda — aged about 78
- Taxa (1997) as Mormor — aged about 81
- Europa (1991) as Depot Assistant — aged about 75
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