Benjamin Christensen
(1879-1959)

Danish actor (1879-1959) – Benjamin Christensen was born in Viborg (City in central Jutland, Denmark) on September 28th, 1879 and died in Frederiksberg (Town area in Copenhagen Urban Area (and capital of Frederiksberg Municipality)) on April 1st, 1959 at the age of 79. Today Benjamin Christensen would be 144 years old.

Age

how old was Benjamin Christensen when he died?

Benjamin Christensen died in 1959 at the age of 79.

Biographical data

Birthday	September 28th, 1879 (Sunday)
Place of Birth	Viborg City in central Jutland, Denmark
Death Date	April 1st, 1959 (Wednesday)
Death place	Frederiksberg Town area in Copenhagen Urban Area (and capital of Frederiksberg Municipality)
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Libra (The Scales) ♎
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit 兔

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Benjamin Christensen

Birthday

When was Benjamin Christensen born?

Benjamin Christensen was born on September 28th, 1879.

Death

When did Benjamin Christensen die?

Benjamin Christensen died on April 1st, 1959 at the age of 79 in Frederiksberg (Town area in Copenhagen Urban Area (and capital of Frederiksberg Municipality)). Today Benjamin Christensen would be 144 years old.