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- Birth nameOtto Georg Kurt Leisner
- Otto Leisner was one of the first and most popular faces of Danish television, for decades the preferred choice for evening entertainment. He grew up in Amager and worked various jobs before attending university. When he failed an exam in law school he applied for a job with Danish radio, where he started work in 1945, eventually hosting popular programmes such as request show "Giro 413". His television breakthrough was the popular music show "Pladeparade", which featured playback performances by popular artists.
Later successes include game shows "Fup eller fakta", "Den gyldne pil", "Tippejob" and the revival of "Kvit eller dobbelt" as well as light entertainment such as "Pusterummet" and "H.O.P.L.A.". Leisner's brand of television was sometimes criticized by those who wanted more fine arts or serious subjects in television, but his shows were among the most popular on offer. He retired from television in 1987, 70 years old and after 42 years with Denmark's public broadcaster, DR.- IMDb mini biography by: Peter Brandt Nielsen
- SpouseRuth Leisner(July 27, 1948 - August 16, 2008) (his death)
- Met his wife, Ruth, in 1944, married her in 1948 and lived with her in Amager for the rest of his life.
- Leisner had a second career as a songwriter, penning lyrics for many popular Danish artists, and especially translating foreign songs for Danish releases.
- In 1958, he wrote the Danish lyrics of the French song "C'est si bon" which was written in 1947 by André Hornez (lyrics) and Henri Betti (music). He used the pseudonym "Stig Lange" and the song was recorded by Gustav Winckler.
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