Biographie
Buster Larsen was one of Denmark's most renowned and cherished actors. Born Axel Landing Larsen in Copenhagen, he later adopted the stage name Buster Larsen. His acting talent was evident from a young age, debuting as a child actor at eight in "Politikens Børneteater." Between 1932 and 1934, he performed in theatres in Nørrebro, Copenhagen, and Aalborg, before working in various Danish theatres across the country.
Larsen made his film debut at age 12, playing a mischievous schoolboy in the 1933 movie "De blaa drenge." Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, he appeared in many films, though he hadn’t yet achieved widespread public recognition. His breakthrough came in 1959 with the TV series "Cirkus Buster," where he starred as the circus director. The show ran until 1961 and helped launch the career of actor Tommy Kenter. Due to its success, "Cirkus Buster" was adapted into a feature film in 1961, directed by acclaimed Danish filmmaker Erik Balling. The production was a parody of European circuses.
Buster Larsen frequently appeared on the Danish satire program "Hov Hov," gaining fame for his caricature of politician Erhard Jacobsen. In 1971, he earned significant acclaim for his role in Ludvig Holberg's play "Jeppe på Bjerget." During the 1970s, he featured in notable films such as "Hovedjægerne" (1971), "Kassen stemmer" (1976), "Olsen-banden ser rødt" (1976), and "Hærværk" (1977). In 1978, he secured a major role as Oluf Larsen, a humble hog dealer, in the Danish TV epic "Matador," which further elevated his status.
Throughout the 1980s, Larsen acted in the popular mini-series "Busters verden" (which was unrelated to him), later adapted into a 1984 feature film. His other notable films during this decade include the 1981 remake of "Jeppe på Bjerget," "Midt om natten" (1984), and "Pelle erobreren" (1987), directed by Bille August. His final works were the beloved children’s movies "Krummerne" (1991) and its sequel "Krummerne 2: Stakkels Krumme" (1992).
Buster Larsen passed away on December 18, 1993.
