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Biography of Jørgen Leth
14. Jun 1937 – 29. Sep 2025(88 years)Died in:Herlev Hospital, Capital Region of Denmark
Danish film director and poet
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Biography
Place of Death
Herlev Hospital, Capital Region of Denmark
Burial Place
Holmen Cemetery
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Spouse(3)
Education(3)
Jørgen Leth (* 14. June 1937 in Aarhus; † 29. September 2025 in Herlev Hospital) was a danish film director and poet. He was 88 years old. He was married to Wivi Leth. His education included Aarhus University, Fjordsgade forenings- og fritidshus and Marselisborg Gymnasium. He received 6 awards, including Weekendavisen Book Award, Statens Kunstfonds hædersydelse. He was buried at Holmen Cemetery.
Life Events
10 Events1937
Born in Aarhus, Aarhus Municipality
1963
Married Wivi Leth
until 1966
1970
Married Ann Bierlich
until 1979
1979
Married Hanne Uldal
until 1988
1983
Kjeld Abell Prize
2004
Nordisk Film Prisen
2005
Weekendavisen Book Award
2022
Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
2023
Robert Honorary Award
2025