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Poul Bundgaard

Poul Bundgaard

Actor · Died June 3, 1998, aged 75 · Hellerup, Danmark

Poul Arne Bundgaard was a Danishactor and singer. He is probably best known for his role as the henpecked Kjeld in the Olsen Banden films. In addition to having appeared in a large number of Danish films, Bundgaard starred in a number of operettas in the late 1940s until the 1950s, and worked at the Royal Danish Theatre as a singer between 1958 and 1973; however, he focused mostly on acting later on in his career, partly due to stage fright. He died during the shooting of Olsen Bandens sidste stik and Tommy Kenter was used as stand-in for some of the scenes while Kurt Ravn did his voice.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
October 27, 1922
Died
June 3, 1998 (aged 75)
From
Hellerup, Danmark
Works as
Actor
Titles
7 on Motif · 86 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 29% in 30 days

What are Poul Bundgaard's films like?

Across their 6 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
55%
Morality
19%
Self
14%
Power
12%
Loyalty4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 6 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 6 · Serious 0 · Dark 0

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 4 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 0

Gentle: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their gentle movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 4 · Charged 2 · Intense 0

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 6 · Shifting 0 · Whiplash 0

Funny: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their funny movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 0 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 5

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 1 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 1

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 3 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 6 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 5 of 6 analyzed roles.

Ally
5 of 6
Shadow
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
6
Warm
4
Thrilling
3
Absurd
1

How their films linger

Fun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Poul Bundgaard's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 1 of their 7 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service, on MGM+ (1).

Subscription and free streaming for Poul Bundgaard's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Motif score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

86 credits, 7 with a Motif page.

  • The Olsen Gang: Forever! (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2018)

    as Kjeld Jensen

  • Historien om Olsen Banden (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • TV-jubilæums show (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2001)

    as Sig selv

  • The Olsen Gang's Last Trick (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    as Kjeld Jensen

  • The Julekalender (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 24 episodes · as Gammel Nok

  • Casanova (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1990)

    as Ben Ali

  • Manden der ville være skyldig (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1990)

    as Psykiater

  • Nissebanden i Grønland (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 8 episodes · as Sognerådsmedlem

  • Elvis Hansen, en samfundshjælper (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1988)

    as Alex von Porter

  • The Fight For The Red Cow (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Walter and Carlo - Up on Daddy's Hat (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1985)

    as Ateza

  • Life Is a Good Reason (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1985)

    as Karl

  • Nissebanden (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 1 episode · as Slagter

  • In the Middle of the Night (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    as Kaj Buhmann - politiker

  • Med Lill-Klas i kappsäcken (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1983)

    as Utroparen

  • Rejseholdet (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 1 episode · as Karstensen

  • Bicycle Symphony (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Henover midten (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · as Peter Svendsen

  • Felix (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    as Hovard Hansen, pensionist

  • Afbrudt møde (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    as Ebbe Lund Nielsen

  • The Parallel Corpses (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    as Bedemand

  • The Olsen Gang Long Gone (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    as Kjeld Jensen

  • The Olsen Gang Jumps the Fence (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    as Kjeld Jensen

  • Undskyld vi er her (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1980)

    as Multi-Max, direktør

  • The Olsen Gang Never Surrenders(1979)

    as Kjeld Jensen

    Motif score: 75th percentile of all films

  • The Olsen Gang Goes to War (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1978)

    as Kjeld Jensen

  • In My Life (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1978)

    as Kirstens far

  • Agent 69 Jensen in the Sign of Sagittarius (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1978)

    as The Boss

  • Vandalism (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • The Olsen Gang Outta Sight (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1977)

    as Kjeld Jensen

  • Agent 69 in the Sign of Scorpio (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1977)

    as The Chief

  • Louises hus (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1977)

    as Osborne

  • The Olsen Gang Sees Red(1976)

    as Kjeld Jensen

    Motif score: 94th percentile of all films

  • In the Sign of the Lion (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1976)

    as Anton F. Møller

  • Flaming Fire Chief (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1976)

    as Alf

  • Superfos Glasuld – et isoleret tilfælde (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1976)

    as Kjeld Jensen

  • The Olsen Gang on the Track(1975)

    as Kjeld Jensen

    Motif score: 88th percentile of all films

  • In the Sign of the Gemini (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1975)

    as The inventor

  • Justine and Juliette (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1975)

    as Mr. Nikander

  • The Son from Vingaarden (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1975)

    as Morten

  • Nøddebo præstegård (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1974)

    as Pastor Blicher

  • The Last Exploits of the Olsen Gang(1974)

    as Kjeld Jensen

    Motif score: 84th percentile of all films

  • Me and the Mafia (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • The First Circle(1973)

    as Oskolupov

    Motif score: 20th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Olsen Gang Runs Amok (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1973)

    as Kjeld Jensen

  • The Olsen Gang's Big Score (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1972)

    as Kjeld Jensen

  • How to Behave in a Fourposter Bed (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1972)

    as Peter, butler

  • The Olsen Gang in Jutland (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1971)

    as Kjeld Jensen

  • Dagmar's Hot Pants, Inc.(1971)

    as Englebert Ekmanner

    Motif score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Our Home Is Our Castle (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Den fine mand (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1971)

    as Dansemesteren

  • Revolution My A.. (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1970)

    as Præsident Jesus Maria Salvadore

  • The House at Christianshavn (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1970)

    Show 1 episode · as Laurits Momsen · as Mimmersen

  • The Song of the Red Ruby (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1970)

    as Jesper

  • Ta' lidt solskin (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1969)

    as Henry Bernhard Iversen

  • The Olsen Gang in a Fix(1969)

    as Kjeld Jensen

    Motif score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Fun in the Streets (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1969)

    as Fordrukken mand

  • En nat i Venedig (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1969)

    as Caramello, hofbarber

  • Along Came a Soldier (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1969)

    as Dobbermann

  • Flagermusen (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1968)

    as Alfred

  • The Olsen Gang (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1968)

    as Kjeld Jensen

  • Friends at Arms: On a Bear Run (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1968)

    as Menig 615

  • Det var en lørdag aften (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1968)

    as Olsen

  • Life with Daddy (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1967)

    as Stig Horekær, forlægger

  • Nyhavns glade gutter (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1967)

    as Søren

  • Martha (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1967)

    as Alf

  • Love Thy Neighbour (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1967)

    as Piccolo Niels Røls

  • Wife on vacation (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1967)

    as Hr. Danbo

  • Pretty-Arne and Rosa (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1967)

    as Filminstruktør

  • Jeg er sgu min egen (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1967)

    as Hr. Hyldersen

  • The Reluctant Sadist (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1967)

    as Bankdirektør

  • The Loose Tile (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1966)

    as Adjunkt Tvebo

  • The Girl and the Viscount (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1966)

    as Skuespiller

  • Tre små piger (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1966)

    as Grev Rambow

  • Flagermusen (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Strike First Freddy (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1965)

    as Kolick

  • Een pige og 39 sømænd (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1965)

    as Ship's Cook Alfred

  • Poeten og Lillemor i forårshumør (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Farinelli (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1961)

    as Farinelli

  • Lån mig din kone (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1957)

    as En portier

  • Vi som går stjernevejen (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1956)

    as Sanger

  • Det er så yndigt at følges ad (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • Et eventyr om tre (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1954)

    as Poul

  • The Viking Watch of the Danish Seaman (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1948)

    Actor

  • Mani (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1947)

    Actor

  • Lise kommer til byen (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1947)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 86 titles from 1947 to 2018; peak year 1975.

Highest rated

The Olsen Gang Sees Red (1976)

Motif 94th

Film career

19472018

Peak 1975 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1968Screen debut· The Olsen Gang
  • 1976Career best· The Olsen Gang Sees Red

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting86 of 86: 86 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Motif score75th

By decade

1940s3 · acting1950s4 · acting1960s25 · acting1970s30 · acting1980s17 · acting1990s4 · acting2000s1 · acting2010s2 · acting

Billing

usually 3rd · top billed in 0% of 15 roles
6878

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Motif score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Poul Bundgaard's films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Motif score in the 75th percentile, the median of all 7; across their 6 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 76th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

76thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Approval · how many liked their films

80thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Reach · how many have seen their films

57thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Motif score across 7 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th1
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

4 of their 7 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Universally Panned1
  • Crowd Pleaser4
  • Mixed1

Most divisive · actor

The First Circle (1973)

82nd percentile spread · 39% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Olsen Gang Sees Red (1976)

Motif 94th · 85% liked

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Motif score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Poul Bundgaard work with?

People who share at least 2 of Poul Bundgaard's Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Erik Balling shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers