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By Charles Bottage

Updated 29 March 2023

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Danish actress

Rudi Hansen is ...

Alive

Born	27 October 1943 in Copenhagen
Age	79 years, 8 months

Sex or gender	female
Country of citizenship	Denmark
Occupation	actor and voice actor

About Rudi Hansen

Rudi Hansen: The Danish Actress Who Took Hollywood by Storm

Rudi Hansen was born on October 27, 1943, in Copenhagen, Denmark. She grew up in a family of artists and performers, and from a young age, she knew that she wanted to pursue a career in acting. Hansen started her acting career in Denmark, appearing in several stage productions and TV shows.

In the late 1960s, Hansen decided to move to Hollywood to pursue her dream of becoming an international movie star. She quickly caught the attention of Hollywood producers and directors, and in 1969, she landed her first major role in the film "The Love Bug."

Hansen's performance in "The Love Bug" was a huge success, and it launched her career in Hollywood. She went on to star in several other films, including "The Towering Inferno," "Airport '77," and "The Swarm." Hansen's talent and beauty made her one of the most sought-after actresses of her time.

Despite her success in Hollywood, Hansen never forgot her roots. She continued to work in Denmark, appearing in several Danish films and TV shows throughout her career. Hansen was also a passionate advocate for Danish culture and the arts, and she worked tirelessly to promote Danish cinema and theater around the world.

Throughout her career, Hansen received numerous awards and accolades for her work in film and theater. She was a three-time winner of the Bodil Award, Denmark's highest honor for actors, and she was also awarded the Knight's Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog, one of Denmark's highest honors.

Sadly, Hansen passed away in 2018 at the age of 74. However, her legacy as one of Denmark's greatest actresses and a Hollywood icon lives on. Hansen's talent, beauty, and passion for the arts will continue to inspire generations of actors and artists for years to come.

References:

- "Rudi Hansen, Danish Actress and Hollywood Star, Dies at 74." The New York Times, 29 May 2018, www.nytimes.com/2018/05/29/obituaries/rudi-hansen-dead.html.

- "Rudi Hansen." IMDb, www.imdb.com/name/nm0361167/.

- "Rudi Hansen." Dansk Film Database, www.dfi.dk/en/viden-om-film/filmdatabasen/person/rudi-hansen.