Victor Borge
Victor Borge, born Børge Rosenbaum, was a Danish- American comedian, conductor and pianist, affectionately known as "The Clown Prince of Denmark", "The Unmelancholy Dane", and "The Great Dane".
He was born in Copenhagen and started out as a classic concert pianist, having his first major concert in 1926. In 1933 he started his now famous "stand up" act, with the signature blend of piano music and jokes, and married American Elsie Chilton the same year. Borge started touring extensively in Europe, where he began telling anti-Nazi jokes. When Germany invaded Denmark on 9 April 1940, he was touring Sweden, and fled via finland to the USA with his American wife.
Once in the USA, he took the name Victor Borge, and quickly managed to adapt his jokes to the American audience, learning English by watching movies. In 1941 he was hired by Bing Crosby for his Kraft Music Hall, and from then on, his fame just grew and grew.
Known For | Acting |
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Most Rating | 5.034 |
Birthday | 1909-01-03 |
Place of Birth | København |
Also Known As | Børge Rosenbaum, |
1989
Hanna-Barbera's 50th
9.3/45
The special is hosted by Tony Danza and Annie Potts celebrating 50 years of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera's partnership in animation. This is the f...
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Hanna-Barbera's 50th
1943
Higher and Higher
6.1/9
A valet to a bankrupt millionaire plans to rebuild his boss's fortune by passing a scullery maid off as a high-society debutante.
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Higher and Higher
1992
Victor Borge: Then & Now
6.7/3
Known to his fans as the "Clown Prince of Denmark," or "Great Dane," the remarkably talented Copenhagen-native Victor Borge performs some of his funni...
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Victor Borge: Then & Now
2004
The Victor Borge Collection
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The Victor Borge Collection
2006
Victor Borge: På hjemmebane
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Victor Borge: På hjemmebane
2005
Victor Borge - In Concert & Encore
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Victor Borge, the master of musical wit, is captured at the height of his illustrious career in this London concert performance recorded in 1979. Perf...
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Victor Borge - In Concert & Encore
1937
Der var engang en vicevært
5/2
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Der var engang en vicevært
Victor Borge Classic Collection
0/0
Borge, The Great Dane, was one of the worlds most beloved entertainers. His legendary career spanned more than seven decades, and he was hailed by Ent...
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Victor Borge Classic Collection
1939
De tre måske fire
4/2
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De tre måske fire
1966
The Daydreamer
4.8/9
A young Hans Christian Andersen goes in search of knowledge in the Garden of Paradise in order to make his studies easier. Each time he falls asleep,...
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The Daydreamer
2004
Victor Borge's Funniest Moments
4.5/2
Here is a daffy dozen of Victor Borge's most beloved routines from more than a half-century onstage. Whether he's providing hilarious accompaniment to...
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Victor Borge's Funniest Moments
2004
Lost Episodes of Victor Borge - Volume Two
7/1
This DVD offers a collection of entertaining television moments from comedian/pianist Victor Borge that were thought lost. The disc contains a standar...
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Lost Episodes of Victor Borge - Volume Two
2004
The Legendary Victor Borge
5.8/3
This program contains a collection of comedy and music by Victor Borge including such comedy bits as "The Timid Page Turner" and "Phonetic Punctuation...
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The Legendary Victor Borge
1938
Alarm
5.5/2
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Alarm
2004
Lost Episodes of Victor Borge - Volume One
3.8/2
This DVD offers a collection of entertaining television moments from comedian/pianist Victor Borge that were thought lost. The disc contains a standar...
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Lost Episodes of Victor Borge - Volume One
2009
Victor Borge: Verdens Morsomste Mand
9/1
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Victor Borge: Verdens Morsomste Mand
1990
Wolf Trap Presents Victor Borge: An 80th Birthday Celebration
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The world-famous Danish American comedian, conductor and pianist Victor Borge (1909-2000) celebrates his 80th birthday on June 8, 1989 at the Wolf Tra...
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Wolf Trap Presents Victor Borge: An 80th Birthday Celebration
1937
Frk. Møllers jubilæum
5.5/2
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Frk. Møllers jubilæum
1982
The King of Comedy
7.791/2251
Aspiring comic Rupert Pupkin attempts to achieve success in show business by stalking his idol, a late night talk-show host who craves his own privacy...
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The King of Comedy
2008
A Tribute to Victor Borge
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"A Tribute Victor Borge" celebrates the life and work of the beloved international humorist and musician. Victor Borge was born in Copenhagen in 1909...
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A Tribute to Victor Borge
1990
The Best of Victor Borge: Act I & II
6.7/6
The comedy stylings of a classic entertainer! Includes My Favorite Barber," Introducing Mozart," Danish Lullaby" and many more!
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The Best of Victor Borge: Act I & II
2002
Victor Borge: Then and Now, Vol. II
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Victor Borge's unique combination as musician and humorist has long made him a legend. Affectionately know as "The Great Dane", he is an ambassador of...
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Victor Borge: Then and Now, Vol. II
2008
Victor Borge: The Great Dane of Comedy
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Victor Borge: The Great Dane of Comedy"Victor Borge: The Great Dane Of Comedy" is a hilarious look at the comedy and music from the Borge vaults, feat...
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Victor Borge: The Great Dane of Comedy
1996
Victor Borge: Then & Now III in Washington D.C.
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The Great Dane, Victor Borge, performs with friends at a theatre in Washington D.C. for an evening of laughs and music.
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