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  • PLACE OF BIRTH: Copenhagen, Denmark
  • PLACE OF DEATH: Greenwich, Connecticut
  • Originally: Borge Rosenbaum
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Victor Borge was a classically trained pianist who went from concert halls to playing shows infused with humor.

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Initially a concert musician, Victor Borge soon developed a style that combined comedy with classical music. In 1940 he immigrated to the U.S., where he achieved fame appearing in various venues, including radio, films, concert halls, Broadway and TV. Though he performed with many of the world's leading orchestras, his pianistic talent was often overshadowed by his humor.

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