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Otto Leisner

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Otto Leisner

Birth
Copenhagen, Kobenhavns Kommune, Hovedstaden, Denmark
Death
16 Aug 2008 (aged 91)
Copenhagen, Kobenhavns Kommune, Hovedstaden, Denmark
Burial
Dragor, Dragør Kommune, Hovedstaden, Denmark Add to Map
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Communal grave.
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Television Personality. He was arguably the most popular host on Danish television in his time, where he was synonymous with light entertainment. His quiz-shows and a long number of family shows made him a favourite with audiences, and the Queen of Denmark made him a Knight of Dannebrog. Besides his work on television he translated hundreds of popular American and English songs into Danish. In 1987 he retired after 42 years' service with Radio Denmark.
Television Personality. He was arguably the most popular host on Danish television in his time, where he was synonymous with light entertainment. His quiz-shows and a long number of family shows made him a favourite with audiences, and the Queen of Denmark made him a Knight of Dannebrog. Besides his work on television he translated hundreds of popular American and English songs into Danish. In 1987 he retired after 42 years' service with Radio Denmark.

Bio by: Erik Skytte

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Erik Skytte
  • Added: Oct 14, 2008
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30572444/otto-leisner: accessed ), memorial page for Otto Leisner (16 Jan 1917–16 Aug 2008), Find a Grave Memorial ID 30572444, citing Dragør Cemetery, Dragor, Dragør Kommune, Hovedstaden, Denmark; Maintained by Find a Grave.