About

Known credits:
27
Birthday:
1923-05-14
Place of birth:
Køge, Denmark
Website:
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John Hilbard

Overview

John Hilbard was born on May 14, 1923 in Køge, Denmark as John Hilbert Larsen. He was a writer and director, known for Walter og Carlo - yes, det er far (1986), The Factory Outing (1978) and Hopla på sengekanten (1976). He died on March 10, 2001 in Denmark.

Hilbard was a Danish film director and screenwriter, renowned for his contributions to Danish cinema, particularly in the comedy and erotic genres. He began his career in the film industry in the 1950s and gained prominence in the 1970s. Hilbard is best known for directing the "Bedside" series (Sengekanten), a collection of eight films produced between 1970 and 1976. These films, including Bedroom Mazurka (1970) and Bedside Highway (1972), were part of a wave of erotic comedies that became popular in Denmark during that era. His work is characterized by its humor and lighthearted approach to adult themes, contributing significantly to the Danish film industry's evolution during the 20th century.

Known for

Directing
1986 Walter and Carlo, Part II, Yes, It's Daddy Directing Director 58
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1984 Suzanne og Leonard Directing Director 58
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1978 Firmaskovturen Directing Director 59
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1976 Bedside Sailors Directing Director 58
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1976 Jumpin' at the Bedside Directing Director 58
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1975 Come to My Bedside Directing Director 58
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1973 Bedside Romance Directing Director 58
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1972 Bedside Highway Directing Director 58
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1972 Bedside Head Directing Director 58
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1971 Bedside Dentist Directing Director 58
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1970 Bedroom Mazurka Directing Director 58
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1967 Wife on vacation Directing Director 59
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1954 Jan går til filmen Directing Director N/A
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Writing
1978 Firmaskovturen Writing Writer 59
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1976 Bedside Sailors Writing Writer 58
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1976 Jumpin' at the Bedside Writing Writer 58
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1975 Come to My Bedside Writing Writer 58
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1973 Bedside Romance Writing Writer 58
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1972 Bedside Highway Writing Writer 58
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1971 Bedside Dentist Writing Writer 58
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1970 The Song of the Red Ruby Writing Writer 58
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1968 Without a Stitch Writing Writer 58
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1966 Flagermusen Writing Screenplay 59
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1962 Den kære familie Writing Writer 59
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1954 Jan går til filmen Writing Writer N/A
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Production
1971 Why Do They Do It? Production Producer 58
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1960 The Poet and Lillemor and Lotte Production Producer 59
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