Jesper Klein (13 November 1944 – 22 August 2011) was a Danish actor. He appeared in over 80 films and television shows since 1968. He starred in the 1969 film Ballad of Carl-Henning, which was entered into the 19th Berlin International Film Festival. Klein received the 1984 Robert Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his role in Nils Malmros' Beauty and the Beast.

From 1970 to 2006 he was married to Lykke Nielsen, they have a son Sebastian. Lykke died in 2006. Jesper Klein died on 22 August 2011, after a short battle with cancer, at the age of 66.

Selected filmography

Staff filmography

  • Farlig sommer[da] (1969) – Music Composer
  • Vinterbyøster[da] (1973) – Writer
  • Jullerup Færgeby[da] (1974) – Writer
  • Ungdomsredaktionen (1975) – Writer
  • Kaptajn Klyde og hans venner vender tilbage[da] (1980) – Writer, director
  • Eldorado for dyr[da] (1985) – Writer
  • Valhalla (1986) – Voice Director

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