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Directing
Bille August
Bille August is best known for The Count of Monte Cristo, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, Klovn and The Best Intentions. Bille August was born on November 9, 1948. Bille August is 77 years old (born November 9, 1948).
- Born
- November 9, 1948 (77 years old)
Biography
Bille August (born November 9, 1948) is a Danish Academy Award winning film and television director. His film Pelle the Conqueror from 1987 won the Palme D'or, Academy Award and Golden Globe. He is one of the very few directors to win the Palme D'or twice, winning the prestigious award again in 1991 for The Best Intentions, based on the autobiographical script by Ingmar Bergman. He was married to Swedish actress Pernilla August from 1991 to 1997. His son Anders August is a screenwriter.
Known for
Filmography
- 2025The Count of Monte CristoCreator
- 2022Dansk films bedsteSig selv
- 2018Meyerheim & stjernerneSig selv
- 2018A Fortunate ManDirector
- 2017mig og 60erne
- 2005KlovnBille
- 1997JerusalemCreator
- 1992The Young Indiana Jones ChroniclesDirector
- 1991The Best IntentionsDirector
- 1984Buster's WorldCreator
- 1981The Guldbagge AwardsSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Bille August been in?
Bille August is best known for The Count of Monte Cristo, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, Klovn and The Best Intentions.
When was Bille August born?
Bille August was born on November 9, 1948.
How old is Bille August?
Bille August is 77 years old (born November 9, 1948).
Updated: October 30, 2026 ·