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Bille August is a Danish film director, screenwriter, and cinematographer. He is best known for his Academy Award-winning film Pelle the Conqueror (1988). He has also directed several other critically acclaimed films, including The Best Intentions (1992), Jerusalem (1996), and Goodbye Bafana (2007). August was born on 9 November 1948 in Brede, Denmark. He studied film at the National Film School of Denmark, graduating in 1972. August's career began in the 1970s, when he directed several short films and documentaries. His first feature film, Zappa (1983), was a critical success and won several awards. His next film, Pelle the Conqueror (1988), was an even bigger success, winning the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. August has since directed several other films, including The Best Intentions (1992), Jerusalem (1996), and Goodbye Bafana (2007). He has also directed several television series, including The House of the Spirits (1993) and The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992-1993). August is 73 years old and has a net worth of $10 million.

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Occupation director,writer,cinematographer
Age 74 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 9 November, 1948
Birthday 9 November
Birthplace Brede, Denmark
Nationality Denmark

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Bille August Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Bille August's Wife?

His wife is Annie Munksgaard Lauritzen (m. 1970-1978) Masja Dessau (m. 1978-1990) Pernilla August (m. 1991-1997) Sara-Marie Maltha (m. 2012)

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Wife Annie Munksgaard Lauritzen (m. 1970-1978) Masja Dessau (m. 1978-1990) Pernilla August (m. 1991-1997) Sara-Marie Maltha (m. 2012)
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Children 8, including Anders and Alba

Bille August Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Bille August worth at the age of 74 years old? Bille August’s income source is mostly from being a successful Director. He is from Denmark. We have estimated Bille August's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Director

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Timeline

2009

Antalya International Golden Orange Film Festival, Antalya, Turkey [October 2009]

2003

Walked out on a live interview on Danish television on 22 July 2003. He later said he was unable to concentrate because of a preceding program segment about the war in Iraq.

2002

Member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 2002.

1992

George Lucas persuaded him to direct two episodes of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992) even though he had first declined. The two have been good friends ever since.

1987

Twice winner of the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival for Pelle the Conqueror (1987) and The Best Intentions (1992). The other directors to have won the Palme d'Or twice are Francis Ford Coppola, Alf Sjöberg, Emir Kusturica, Shôhei Imamura, Jean-Pierre Dardenne & Luc Dardenne, Michael Haneke and, most recently, Ken Loach.

1973

Graduated from Den Danske Filmskole (The Danish Film School). [1973]

1971

Graduated from Foto- og Dokumentarskolan in Stockholm, Sweden. [1971]

1954

Cites La Strada (1954) as the film that first made him want to work in film when he saw it while still in school, and Family Life (1971) as one of his greatest influences.

1948

Bille August was born on November 9, 1948 in Brede, Denmark.