Gunnar Lauring

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Characters played by Gunnar Lauring

Kriminalkommissær Nielsen — Mord for åbent tæppe (1964)

Kriminalkommissær Nielsen is a police investigator assigned to the theater shooting. He questions people connected with the company and the events surrounding Bech's murder, then has the company reconstruct the action from the beginning of a sketch up to the shooting. The available account does not reveal the case's resolution.

Sognerådsformanden — Me and My Kid Brother (1967)

The parish council chairman, overseeing local governance and inn regulations.

Kaptajn Esner — The Queen's Guardsman (1963)

Experienced officer involved in the manor occupation and subsequent rescue operations.

Henrik Rudholm, direktør — Lån mig din kone (1957)

Henrik runs Rudholms Babyudstyr and presses his staff for quick results. He organizes a dinner for employees and their wives, where he postpones the decision on a deputy director. His unresolved past romance with Henriette and his visit to Børge and the woman posing as Børge’s wife add to the story’s romantic and social complications.

Sønnen Jens Nielsen — Niels Pind og hans dreng (1941)

Jens is Niels Pind’s son, returning from Australia with money and ambitions. He wants to help his father, supports a cultural hall for local young people, and persuades Købmand Mikkelsen to back the project. He later buys Søholm, but his success fails to bring the belonging he hoped for, and he faces isolation amid strained relationships and romantic uncertainty.

Flemmings Far — Flemming and Kvik (1960)

Flemming's father and a supporting character in Flemming and Kvik. The synopsis does not describe his actions or personality.

Vingrosserer Janus Smith — Kærlighedens melodi (1959)

Janus runs the neighboring family's traditional wine business. His son, who has returned from studying with wine merchants but loves music rather than wine, hopes to turn the wine cellar into a music venue. Janus's business faces pressure when Andreas pursues a case concerning the sale and labeling of wine.

Onkel Toby — Verdens rigeste pige (1958)

Onkel Toby belongs to John's circle and is heard teasing those around him about marriage, art, and family. His conversation provides a more personal counterpoint to the conflict over Lisa's relationship and her father's efforts to direct her future, though the summary does not specify his exact family or other connection to John.

Career Overview

Gunnar Lauring has 73 screen credits in a career dating back to 1935. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Flemming (Samling) with 2 titles. Signature works include Flemming på kostskole, Min søn Peter, Sikke'n familie. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
73
Birth Date
1905-10-31
Birth Place
Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q5619071), public domain (CC0).