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John Hilbard

Director · 1923–2001 · Køge, Denmark

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Biography

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.

Directed 17

1990s

  1. 1994

    The Rascal

    Assistant Director

  2. 1991

    The Crumbs

    Second Assistant Director

1980s

  1. 1986

    Walter and Carlo, Part II, Yes, It's Daddy

    Director

  2. 1985

    Walter and Carlo - Up on Daddy's Hat

    Assistant Director

  3. The Chronic Innocence

    Assistant Director

  4. 1984

    Suzanne og Leonard

    Director

1970s

  1. 1978

    Firmaskovturen

    Director

  2. 1976

    Bedside Sailors

    Director

  3. Jumpin' at the Bedside

    Director

  4. 1975

    Come to My Bedside

    Director

  5. 1973

    Bedside Romance

    Director

  6. 1972

    Bedside Highway

    Director

  7. Bedside Head

    Director

  8. 1971

    Bedside Dentist

    Director

  9. 1970

    Bedroom Mazurka

    Director

1960s

  1. 1967

    Wife on vacation

    Director

1950s

  1. 1954

    Jan går til filmen

    Director

Wrote 14

1980s

  1. 1986

    Walter and Carlo, Part II, Yes, It's Daddy

    Writer

  2. 1985

    Walter and Carlo - Up on Daddy's Hat

    Writer

1970s

  1. 1978

    Firmaskovturen

    Writer

  2. 1976

    Bedside Sailors

    Writer

  3. Jumpin' at the Bedside

    Writer

  4. 1975

    Come to My Bedside

    Writer

  5. 1973

    Bedside Romance

    Writer

  6. 1972

    Bedside Highway

    Writer

  7. 1971

    Bedside Dentist

    Writer

  8. 1970

    The Song of the Red Ruby

    Writer

1960s

  1. 1968

    Without a Stitch

    Writer

    50
  2. 1966

    Flagermusen

    Screenplay

  3. 1962

    Den kære familie

    Writer

1950s

  1. 1954

    Jan går til filmen

    Writer

Produced 2

1970s

  1. 1971

    Why Do They Do It?

    Producer

1960s

  1. 1960

    The Poet and Lillemor and Lotte

    Producer