Ulf Pilgaard


Ulf Pilgaard was a Danish actor.

Life and career

Pilgaard was born in Skive, Denmark on 15 November 1940. The son of a priest, he initially studied theology before transitioning to a career in acting.
Pilgaard was a prominent figure in Cirkusrevyen, where he performed for 28 years. He appeared in several films, including Nightwatch and .
For his role in Farligt venskab, he won both the Bodil Award and Robert Award for Best Leading Actor.
Pilgaard was married. He died from a cardiac arrest on 28 October 2024, at the age of 83.