Danish-American actor, singer and entertainer, born in Copenhagen as Carl Pedersen. He began his career as a boxer and dancer before becoming a star in English and American movies during the 1920s and 1930s, a.o. "The Ring," "The Manxman," both directed by Alfred Hitchcock, "All the King's Horses," "Murder at the Vanities," "Ship Café" and "Two Hearts in Waltz Time." From 1942 a cabaret singer. Father of Fred Brisson.
Danish-American actor, singer and entertainer, born in Copenhagen as Carl Pedersen. He began his career as a boxer and dancer before becoming a star in English and American movies during the 1920s and 1930s, a.o. "The Ring," "The Manxman," both directed by Alfred Hitchcock, "All the King's Horses," "Murder at the Vanities," "Ship Café" and "Two Hearts in Waltz Time." From 1942 a cabaret singer. Father of Fred Brisson.
Bio by: Erik Skytte
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