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December 23, 2000
Victor Borge, Danish-American comedian, pianist, and conductor (born 1909)
Victor Borge
Børge Rosenbaum, known professionally as Victor Borge, was a Danish and American actor, comedian, and pianist who achieved great popularity in radio and television in both North America and Europe. His blend of music and comedy earned him the nicknames "The Clown Prince of Denmark," "The Unmelancholy Dane," and "The Great Dane."