Benjamin Christensen
Benjamin Christensen (28 September 1879 – 2 April 1959) was a Danish film director, screenwriter and an actor, both in film and on the stage. As a director, he was best known for his 1922 film Häxan (aka Witchcraft Through the Ages). His most memorable and acclaimed acting performance was in the film Michael (1924), where he played Claude Zoret, the male lover of the film's title character in a landmark gay film.
Benjamin Christensen | |
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| Born | 28 September 1879 Viborg, Denmark |
| Died | 2 April 1959 (aged 79) Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Occupation(s) | Director, actor |
| Years active | 1911–1942 |
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