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- Birth nameGabriel Axel Mørch
- Gabriel Axel was born on April 18, 1918 in Århus, Denmark. He was a director and actor, known for Babette's Feast (1987), The Red Mantle (1967) and Christian (1989). He was married to Lucie Axel Moerch. He died on February 9, 2014 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
- SpouseLucie Axel Moerch(? - 1996) (her death, 4 children)
- Often cast Michel Bouquet
- Often directed period pieces
- After growing up in Paris, he returned to Denmark at the age of 18, and worked as a carpenter. He attended the Royal Danish Theater's acting school. He produced TV series for Denmark's public broadcast network, and directed and acted in films.
- Axel was born in Århus, Denmark, but spent his first 18 years living in Paris, France.
- Father of Karin Mørch.
- Worked primarily as a stage actor and director in Denmark and France.
- Trained at the Royal Danish Theatre.
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