![]() Photo of Victor Borge as the host of a 1968 television Christmas special. Image by NBC Television, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Victor BorgeVictor Borge Victor Borge Danish-American comedian and pianist (1909–2000) This article is about the Danish-American actor, comedian and pianist. For the Cape Verdean politician, see Víctor Borges. For the Norwegian musician, see Victor Borge (bassist). Børge Rosenbaum ( Danish: [ˈpɶɐ̯wə ˈʁoːsn̩pɑwm]; January 3, 1909 – December 23, 2000),[4] known professionally as Victor Borge (/ˈbɔːrɡə/ BOR-gə), was a Danish-American actor, comedian, and pianist who achieved great popularity in radio and television in both North America and Europe. His blend of music and comedy earned him the nicknames "The Clown Prince of Denmark,"[1] "The Unmelancholy Dane,"[2] and "The Great Dane."[3] Quick facts Born, Died ... Victor Borge Borge in 1968 Born Børge Rosenbaum (1909-01-03)January 3, 1909 Copenhagen, Denmark Died December 23, 2000(2000-12-23)… (Source: Wikipedia)
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