Pelle Hvenegaard (born 29 August 1975 in Copenhagen, Denmark) is a
Danish actor and writer, best known for his role in the award-winning
film Pelle the Conqueror (1987).Hvenegaard is named after the title
character of Pelle from Danish author Martin Andersen Nexø's 1910
novel Pelle the Conqueror.At age 11, director Bille August chose
Hvenegaard to play the character he is named for, after the crew
auditioned 3,000 children. August decided on Hvenegaard, who he said
demonstrated concentration, patience and self-control.
Danish actor and writer, best known for his role in the award-winning
film Pelle the Conqueror (1987).Hvenegaard is named after the title
character of Pelle from Danish author Martin Andersen Nexø's 1910
novel Pelle the Conqueror.At age 11, director Bille August chose
Hvenegaard to play the character he is named for, after the crew
auditioned 3,000 children. August decided on Hvenegaard, who he said
demonstrated concentration, patience and self-control.
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