Life and career
Pilgaard was born in Skive, Denmark on 15 November 1940. The son of a priest, he initially studied theology before transitioning to a career in acting. Pilgaard was a prominent figure in Cirkusrevyen, where he performed for 28 years. He appeared in several films, including '' Nightwatch'' and '. For his role in ''Farligt venskab'', he won both the Bodil Award and Robert Award for Best Leading Actor. Pilgaard was married. He died from a cardiac arrest on 28 October 2024, at the age of 83.Selected filmography
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* * 1940 births 2024 deaths 20th-century Danish male actors 21st-century Danish male actors Best Actor Robert Award winners Best Actor Bodil Award winners Danish male film actors People from Skive Municipality {{Denmark-actor-stub