Peter Gantzler

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Peter Gantzler is a Danish actor. He is perhaps best known for his parts in Taxa and Italian for Beginners .

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Early life and education

Peter Gantzler originally studied Danish at the University of Copenhagen, but changed to the Danish National School of Theatre, whence he graduated in 1990.

Career

Gantzler has performed in various theatres in the Copenhagen area, but is primarily known from television and movies.

Filmography

Television

Awards


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