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My Take
Anders Thomas Jensen is a name that makes me smile, because his work sits in that uniquely Scandinavian space where dark comedy and human cruelty share the same frame. Winning an Academy Award for a short film tells me he can land an emotional punch in very little time, and the European Film Award for Best Comedy confirms his instinct for laughter with bite. I admire writers who make us laugh while quietly exposing our flaws. He is the sort of behind-the-camera craftsman whose influence outlasts the spotlight, and he deserves more recognition.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Anders Thomas Jensen
- Name (Japanese)
- アンドレス・トーマス・ヤンセン
- Reading
- あんどれす・とーます・やんせん
- Born
- April 6, 1972 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Rat
- Origin
- Frederiksværk, Denmark
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1999 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film
- 1997 Allen Award
- 2013 European Film Award for Best Comedy
- 2003 Bodil Honorary Award
- 2005 Nordisk Film Prisen
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anders%20Thomas%20Jensen
Frequently asked questions
When was Anders Thomas Jensen born?
Born April 6, 1972 (age 54).
Where is Anders Thomas Jensen from?
Anders Thomas Jensen is from Frederiksværk, Denmark.
What does Anders Thomas Jensen do?
Anders Thomas Jensen works as film director, screenwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.