Victor Borge made his screen debut with a starring role in Danish comedy-film ‘Froken mollers jubilaeum’ (1937), and also appeared in Danish Family-film ‘Der var engang en vicevaert’ (1937). Further he appeared in Danish family-films ‘Alarm’ (1938) and ‘De tre maske fire’ (1939).
During WWII Borge moved to America and soon earned good name on radio shows, the success of which brought him film roles. He appeared alongside Frank Sinatra in musical-film ‘Higher and Higher’ (1943) followed by an uncredited appearance in Gary Cooper-starrer WWII film ‘The Story of Dr. Wassell’ (1944). He hosted his own TV-show ‘The Victor Borge Show’ (1951-1964) which became popular for his unique style of performance involving piano notes and tunes.
In 1964 Borge had a TV special ‘Victor Borge at Carnegie Hall.’ He appeared in TV-movie ‘Mr. Belvedere’ (1965) and in an episode of ‘The Man From U.N.C.L.E.’ (1967). He provided voice for ‘Zenith’ in animated/live-action musical fantasy-film ‘The Daydreamer’ (1966). His last film appearance was in Martin Scorsese’s satirical black-comedy drama-film ‘The King of Comedy’ (1982).
Borge regularly appeared on Ed Sullivan’s variety-show ‘Toast of the Town’ (1948), ‘Sesame Street,’ and was panelist on ‘What’s My Line?’ ‘Match Game’ and more shows. He starred in TV-miniseries ‘Victor Borge: Comedy in Music’ (1956). He performed his ‘Phonetic Punctuation’ routine during his appearances on educational series ‘The Electric Company.’ In 1974 he had 6-episode TV-series ‘The Complete Victor Borge.’ He also had TV-specials ‘Victor Borge: Then & Now.’
