Victor Borge
Børge Rosenbaum (Danish: [ˈpɶɐ̯wə ˈʁoːsn̩pɑwm]; January 3, 1909 – December 23, 2000), known professionally as Victor Borge ( BOR-gə), was a Danish-American actor, comedian, and pianist who achieved great popularity in radio and television in both North America and Europe. His blend of music and comedy earned him the nicknames "The Clown Prince of Denmark," "The Unmelancholy Dane," and "The Great Dane." == Biography == === Early life and career === Victor Borge was born Børge Rosenbaum on January 3, 1909 in Copenhagen, Denmark, into an Ashkenazi Jewish family.