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Apr 18, 1906 Bornholm, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark Died on 11 Jul 1979 (aged 73)
Danish film actress and ballerina
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About Else Højgaard
- Else Højgaard (18 April 1906–11 July 1979) was a Danish ballerina and an actress of stage and screen.
- Noted for a fiery temperament and edgy intensity, Højgaard premiered as a solo ballerina for George Balanchine in 1931 and was the primary dancer for Harald Lander until 1942.
- Højgaard later went on to a long career as a dramatic actress, performing and teaching at the Royal Danish Theatre.
- She performed in radio and television, and played supporting roles in several films including the dark drama Café Paradis (1950).
- Højgaard was awarded a knighthood in the Order of the Dannebrog in 1961 and promoted to Knight 1st Class in 1971.
