Rudi Køhnke, a Danish actor, was born on May 10th, 1977, to a painter and sculptor. Growing up surrounded by art, he was destined to follow in his parents' creative footsteps, and from a young age, he knew he wanted to become an actor. To nurture his creative thinking, he attended various schools.
Rudi's big break came in the summer of 2005 with his roles in the Danish feature films "Angels in Fast Motion" (Nordkraft) and "Easy Skanking" (Fidibus). Since then, he has appeared in numerous movies, TV series, and short films, establishing himself as a well-known actor in Denmark with immense international potential.
Recent years have seen Rudi take on several lead roles in feature films, including "The Birdcatcher's Son", which premiered in 95 Swedish theaters in 2019. The film is set to make its way to international film festivals and distribution across Europe and the world. Additionally, the Danish-American horror-thriller "Victim of Love", directed by Jesper Isaksen, is in post-production, with a planned 2019 premiere.
Short films have always held a special place in Rudi's heart, and he has participated in numerous award-winning shorts. One such film, "Ødeland", earned him the prestigious "Best Male Actor" award at the Ekko Shortlist Awards 2016 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He also won the same award for "Heavyweight" (Sværvægter) at the Filmkraft Film Festival 2015.
In a notable turn of events, Rudi announced his comeback on stage at the Ekko Shortlist Awards, marking a new chapter in his career. With a renewed focus on physical training, hard work, and dedication, as well as the support of the esteemed Panorama Agency, Rudi is poised for an international career.
