About
Arthur Jensen was originally trained as a tailor and later educated at the Royal Theatre's student school 1920-23 and had an extensive theatre career. He experienced his heyday on television after passing the age of 70. He never achieved the same heights in film as he did in television, with roles such as caretaker Meyer in Huset på Christianshavn (1970-77) and clerk Schwan from Damernes Magasin in Matador (1978-81). With the exception of when he reprised the character of caretaker Meyer in Erik Balling's film version of the TV series, Ballade på Christianshavn (1971). It was his best film performance. He portrayed the two TV series characters shamelessly on his distinctive type: the comically aunty as caretaker Meyer and the sly and vain as clerk Schwan. What could have ended up as a gay caricature becomes human portraits in the garb of folk comedy, not least thanks to Arthur Jensen's...
Known for
The House at ChristianshavnSeries • 1970
MatadorSeries • 1978
MifuneMovie • 1999
The Olsen Gang's Big ScoreMovie • 1972
The Olsen Gang Never SurrendersMovie • 1979
The Olsen Gang Outta SightMovie • 1977
The Olsen Gang Runs AmokMovie • 1973
The Olsen GangMovie • 1968
Strike First FreddyMovie • 1965
Agent 69 in the Sign of ScorpioMovie • 1977
Agent 69 Jensen in the Sign of SagittariusMovie • 1978