Victor Borge
Victor Borge | |
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Borge in 1968 | |
| Born | Børge Rosenbaum 3 January 1909 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Died | 23 December 2000 (aged 91) Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Other names | The Clown Prince of Denmark The Unmelancholy Dane The Great Dane |
| Citizenship | Danish American (naturalized 1948) |
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| Years active | 1917–2000 |
| Spouse(s) | Elsie Chilton (m. 1933; div. 1953) Sarabel Sanna Scraper
(m. 1953; died 2000) |
| Children | 5 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Classical |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Website | www |
Børge Rosenbaum (Yiddish: בורגע ראזענבוים; 3 January 1909 – 23 December 2000), known professionally as Victor Borge (/ˈbɔːrɡə/ BOR-gə), was a Danish and American actor, comedian, and pianist who achieved great popularity in radio and television in both North America and Europe. His blend of music and comedy earned him the nicknames "The Clown Prince of Denmark," "The Unmelancholy Dane," and "The Great Dane."
Borge was a member of the executive committee of the Writers and Artists for Peace in the Middle East, a pro-Israel group.